The plight of the Aged Oct 11 2013

Aged Script October 11 2013 INTRO: At a time when international focus is on the care of the aged or senior citizens - in South Africa a series of programmes are being held to highlight the need for the health and welfare of senior citizens. Senior citizens organisations and associations - with the co-operation of the Government - are holding month-long events and functions to honour the aged. Subry Govender attended some of the events and reports on just how South Africa as a country fares in the Care of the Aged......