
Elders battle mental health issues
Despite the recent easing of lockdown restrictions, many of us are not finding it easy to bounce back from the stress, anxiety and depression felt over the past year. This is especially true of the elderly. In recent months, Tafta social workers have identified ten new cases of mental illnesses within our Homes, bringing the number of elders affected to 207, or 13% of the total Tafta elder population. Special care Elders suffering from mental illness may need round the clock care, for their safety and the safety of others. […]
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