Gov’t to assist families with care for elderly

A section of the group assembled at the Umana Yana on Wednesday as they engage in a day of activities planned for Month of the Elderly.

Minister of Social Protection Volda Lawrence on Wednesday announced plans to reduce the number of elderly persons who are institutionalised by implementing a programme to assist families with caregiving.

The revelation was made at the Umana Yana, during a lunch session where 144 elderly persons originating from the mining town of Linden were honoured. The event was part of a roster of activities planned for October, which has been designated as the Month of the Elderly. This year’s theme is “Take a stand against ageism.”

“We want to ensure that we have a generation who understands the