Ageing is not a decline; it’s a deepening. But dignity in later life begins with choices that we make much earlier in life.
About 9 percent of Maldivians are now over 60; by 2050, it’ll be nearly one in three.
WHO says we live, on average, 22 more years after 60 years of age, but only 17 in good health.
Preventive habits during our youth and mid-life decide the quality of those years.
Every walk, every healthy meal, every routine check-up is a quiet act of self-respect. Think of it as an investment for your future health: movement as deposit, nutrition as interest, kindness as protection.
A Culture of Caring
Our elders once crowded the holhuashi. It was a safe space where all gathered, where community was built.
Today, inclusion must be redesigned: safe walkways, community programs, intergenerational learning. When elders feel useful, they live longer: and happier. Caring for our health is gratitude in action: an act of worship that honours the gift of life.
Begin one preventive habit today for your 60-year-old self. The reward will be dignity, independence, and peace.
Smile and Let Smile 