300 million elderly not receiving long-term care
More than half the world's elderly lack access to long-term care, the International Labour Organization said in a report Monday, condemning the "deplorable" situation facing a rapidly ageing population.
(AFP) More than half the world's elderly lack access to long-term care, the International Labour Organization said in a report Monday, condemning the "deplorable" situation facing a rapidly ageing population.
A new report from the UN agency showed that some 300 million people over the age of 65 cannot easily access long-term care when needed.
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