The Daily Digest: Elderly Living on the Streets

Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia

27-May-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Elderly Living on the Streets

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A check by The Star showed several senior citizens going through garbage bins at the Komtar bus terminal daily. In our second story, we look at seniors who are living off the streets and what can be done to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in our society.

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Tags: elderly, homeless, aged care facilities, old folks home, senior citizen,

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