Social Welfare prepare for increase in elderly people
Social Welfare prepare for increase in elderly people
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fijivillage.com
14/09/2012
The “oldest old” population which is 80 years and above is expected to increase by 23,500 by 2050.
This revelation was made during a workshop on Fiji’s ageing policy yesterday and according to the projections older women will have the biggest number within this group.
The National Ageing policy which was endorsed by the government last year is focused on four goals which includes the recognition of the contribution of the older people, social assistance, healthy living and enabling supportive environment for the older person.
Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Ministry Permanent Secretary, Govind Sami said Fiji is also facing the emerging issue of growing number of older people and that they want to see that older persons have a better life and more inclusive environment after retirement.
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