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The number of Chinese residents aged 60 and above had reached 280 million by the end of last year, according to the latest industry figures, with those living with disability and dementia already hitting 45 million in 2021, raising concern over long-term care priorities in the country.

Asked about the secret behind their physical and mental well-being, all four senior fashion models agreed that the foundations of good health must be laid early on in life.

Healthy habits can be very hard to instill and implement when one is already old, they say.

Other than the obvious benefits of a regular, nutritious diet, adequate sleep and exercise sustained through discipline and hard work, as well as family and social support networks, patience is also paramount, they say.

"Many young people tend to seek quick results and lack the patience to commit to each task," Sun says.