Uncle R's Advice for Me: For living the next 10 years of life

Uncle R’s advice touches on health, family, career, and sustainability. The common thread is balance: caring for loved ones, nurturing emotional health, planning wisely for the future, and making lifestyle choices that honor both body and environment.

1. Mother-in-law’s Health

• Advice: Support her physical and mental well-being with patience, respect, and attentiveness.

• Elaboration: Elderly parents often need emotional support as much as medical care. Listening, respecting boundaries, and encouraging healthy routines are key.

• Website: HealthHub Singapore – Caring for Elderly Parents  HealthHub

2. Son’s Abandonment Issues

• Advice: Provide reassurance, stability, and open communication.

• Elaboration: Children with abandonment-related anxiety need consistent routines, verbal affirmations (“I love you”), and creative outlets like art or journaling.

• Website: Kids In Distress – Supporting a Child Suffering From Abandonment  kidinc.org

3. Working Until 60+

• Advice: Plan for career sustainability through upskilling and flexible work arrangements.

• Elaboration: Many seniors continue working past 60, but sustainability depends on reskilling and finding age-friendly roles.

• Website: MyCareersFuture – Jobs for Senior Workers  MyCareersFuture

4. Is Hubby's Job Sustainable Until 60s?

• Advice: Evaluate career sustainability and adaptability.

• Elaboration: Jobs that allow flexibility, continuous learning, and transferable skills are more sustainable.

• Website: Straits Times – Seniors Remaining Employed After Retirement Age Raised  The Straits Times

5. Will Our Health Give Way?

• Advice: Prioritize healthy aging practices.

• Elaboration: Staying active, eating nutritious foods, and maintaining social connections reduce risks of chronic illness.

• Website: UC Davis Health – 7 Tips to Stay Healthy as You Age  UC Davis Health

6. Do Not Lord Over one another

• Advice: Practice partnership, not dominance, in marriage.

• Elaboration: Leadership in marriage should be loving and complementary, not controlling. Listening and humility strengthen relationships.

• Website: Salt&Light – How to Lead Without Lording Over Your Wife  Salt&Light

7. Watch Foods – Natural

• Advice: Choose whole, minimally processed foods.

• Elaboration: Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, and whole grains provide essential nutrients and reduce disease risk.

• Website: Healthline – 50 Super Healthy Foods  Healthline

8. BMI High

• Advice: Manage weight through balanced diet and exercise.

• Elaboration: A BMI above 27.5 increases risks of diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. Sustainable weight loss comes from portion control and regular activity.

• Website: HealthHub – BMI and Health Problems  HealthHub

9. Carbons – More Veggie, Protein

• Advice: Reduce carbon-heavy foods (like red meat) and eat more plant-based meals.

• Elaboration: Plant-rich diets lower greenhouse gas emissions, improve health, and reduce chronic disease risks.

• Website: Climate Control Journal – Eating More Vegetables Helps Climate Change  climatecontroljournal.com