A landmark bill to protect older persons has won strong backing in the Senate, but independent senators have warned that without adequate resources and cultural change, its impact could be limited. Independent senators Jamal Slocombe and Mary Ann Redman backed the Older Persons Care and Protection Bill, while simultaneously cautioning that legislation alone cannot fix the systemic and cultural issues facing Barbados’ ageing population. Senator S…
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