The LSAHP is the first nationally representative panel study on older Filipinos aged 60 years and over. It is strategically guided by an advisory committee, whose insights and recommendations are crucial in ensuring the study’s relevance and responsiveness to the evolving needs of older Filipinos. The committee’s role involves providing expert guidance that helps align … Read more
Principal Investigator Grace T. Cruz Professor, Population Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines View profile Co-Principal Investigator Christian Joy P. Cruz Assistant Professor, Population Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines View profile Research Associate Mark Ryan B. Paguirigan Assistant Professor, Population Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, … Read more
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Joey Sarte Salceda is pushing for a specialized health insurance program for senior citizens to cover catastrophic health expenditures under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). He presented this proposal during his sponsorship speech for House Bill No. 52, the PhilHealth Reform Act, which was discussed by the … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — What kind of life do you see for yourself when you hit 60? Do you dream of traveling the world? Are you seeking financial security, free from the burden of debt? For some of us, we often see retirement as a distant reality, but it is never too early to think about … Read more
Heads of households should conduct a simple ‘fall checklist,’ which includes removing or repairing anything that can cause an elderly to trip or slip, like loose rugs, cords, or uneven flooring When Luisa (not her real name), a hale and healthy sexagenarian, hit her head on the floor after falling off her favorite folding … Read more
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