Pandemic takes toll on Singapore's elderly, leading to isolation and abuse

Social workers and experts believe these two factors could have triggered a rise in abuse cases involving the elderly. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Some seniors have become isolated from their circle of friends while caregivers have had to take on increased responsibilities as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Social workers and experts believe these two factors could have triggered a rise in abuse cases involving the elderly.