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Sunwoo Yong-yeo is worried about dementia.
In TV CHOSUN's 'Perfect Life', which airs at 8 p.m. on the 13th, Sunwoo Yong-yeo, the 'original sitcom queen' and actress who debuted 59 years ago, reveals her 'wise old age life'.
Sunwoo Yong-yeo starts her day by exercising her arms and making drip coffee by grinding her own beans. Sunwoo Yong-yeo, who was diagnosed with cerebral infarction at the age of 69, tries not to miss out on a fun and healthy daily life even at the age of 78, including measuring her blood pressure, which has become a daily routine after overcoming it. He continued, “After the recent increase in blinking symptoms, the fear of dementia has increased. “The reason dementia is scary is because it seems like it causes too much trouble for the people around us,” he said, explaining why he pays more attention to dementia prevention and health.
Sunwoo Yong-yeo, who enjoys driving herself, said, “I love driving,” and drove happily while singing, arousing curiosity as she headed somewhere. Stop at a rest area, fill your hunger with donuts, admire the surrounding scenery, and spend some leisurely time just for yourself. When MC Hyunyoung, who saw this, asked, "Do you often go for drives or travel alone?", Sunwoo Yong-yeo said, "It's better to go out than to stay at home. I have to enjoy life alone as no one can replace me. If I'm happy, I can spend time with my children." “I think my husband will be happy too,” she said, conveying her love for her family as well as enjoying life alone. Also, when asked, “Have you ever thought that traveling alone is lonely?” Sunwoo Yong-yeo said, “You have to know how to play well alone to die well.” Mokpo , Uljin, Donghae, etc., driving alone and traveling here and there, and his own 'iron rules of wise old age living', arousing admiration.
Sunwoo Yong-yeo was heartbroken as she cried when she thought of her husband, who left her 9 years ago, after suffering from dementia and Parkinson's disease for over 4 years. She said, “My husband’s last words were ‘Honey, I’m sorry.’ “I said to my husband, ‘You gave me a son and a daughter, why are you sorry?’” she said, shedding tears. He continued, “Rather than when I’m busy, I remember the things I couldn’t do when I’m alone. “I remember thinking, ‘I wish I would at least have spoken kindly to him,’” she said, expressing her longing for her husband.
Sunwoo Yong-yeo's daily life will be revealed on TV CHOSUN's 'Perfect Life' at 8 PM on the 13th.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
