The future of older people matters: They must be protected from abuse or neglect

For some seniors, staying at an old folks’ home means having peers they can talk to and spend time with. But, it should be their choice, advocates for seniors’ rights say. Photo: Filepic

Gerontologist Lily Fu says there is a need for the government to set up more care homes for the aged – especially the senior B40 community – in Malaysia.

“There are many older persons from the lower-income group who don’t have anywhere to go or anyone to look after them.