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Survey reveals elderly are abused

October 1, 2012 6:20 am

A survey reveals that many senior citizens in the country are abused.

Fiji Council of Social Services – Executive Director – Hassan Khan says the survey tried to capture as many of the elderly as possible.

“Most of the elderly are left alone at home and in the villages and the hidden problem is that the elderly abuse that is happening within family by their own children.”

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Meanwhile, the report on “Age Demand Action” was presented to the President – His Excellency – Ratu Epeli Nailatikau today.