They also took care of their health on their own without relying on their children," said Ms Panita said. Ms Panita teaches the elderly to play mind-teasing games to ward off dementia and get into routine light exercise to strengthen the muscles. Ms Panita said many thought she was not making sense giving up a career thousands would kill for. Ms Panita and her friends also make time to travel upcountry to Wat Tham Krabok in Saraburi, a renowned drug rehabilitation centre. On sale at food fairs are health products for older customers which contain low sugar and salt and non-spicy ingredients.

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2018 01:07 UTC