Ageing Gracefully - Raffles Medical Group

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S m a r t A g e i n g
Are you ageing smartly How well are you ageing
Take this quiz to find out.
Physical Well-being
• I get less than 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.
• I had a fall or sustained an injury in the last three months.
• I feel tired most of the time.
• I feel bored most of the time and have little social activities.
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
Emotional Well-being
• I have not kept in touch with my close friends in the last two weeks.
• I do not know who I can share my problems with.
• I feel alone/sad/depressed/moody.
• I flared up at someone earlier this week and am regretting it.
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
Diet & Self Care
• My intake of meats is much higher than my greens.
• I eat out more than five times each week.
• My family and friends have commented about my body odour.
• I have not seen my doctor for my annual check up.
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
Aspirations
• My day-to-day concerns take up most of my time. I do not have time
to guide and care for others.
• I haven’t had time to pursue my passions for a long while.
• I am too old to have dreams and aspirations.
• I have very little savings and should a medical need arise, I am
financially dependent on my children.
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
HOW YOU SCORED
If you answer True to any of the statements in the category. Read on about how you can improve your quality of life with tips from
our panel of experts.