By Cheri F. Rosen As I near the first anniversary of my weekly column pertaining to life in South Florida, I thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on the most common questions and concerns that I receive from readers contemplating a possible move to this part of the country. Each week in fact, […]
A growing number of older persons is being targeted by criminals. As highlighted in a recent community newspaper, a retired school teacher who stays alone has had criminals removing roofing tiles to gain access to the house in Chrisville, south of Johannesburg. After a mesh was installed to prevent them accessing her house through the ceiling, these thugs have resorted to stealing anything in her yard, including vandalising her car.
The government, in collaboration with civil society and older people themselves, should build systems that prioritise social connectedness and dignity in older age.