Elderly care deserves more focus


PETALING JAYA: It’s important to establish standardised training programmes for caregivers and nursing homes across the nation to ensure high-quality care for the elderly, say experts.

Association for Residential Aged Care Operators (AgeCope) president Delren Terrence Douglas said a standardised syllabus is extremely important as it will better protect both carers and senior citizens.

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