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Our responsibilities towards senior citizens

Total care

Life expectancy has risen, leading to an increase in the number of senior citizens. The rise in dependent population is both an economic and social concern. Apart from pension schemes, insurance and retirement benefits, specialised institutions should deal with the health problems. They could probably provide mobile services for the aged. While these institutions can meet the physical needs of the aged, they cannot do much when it comes to giving love and warmth. For that every individual must contribute.

Menaka Sesha Kumar
Annanagar West Extension

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