Hon Dr Cassandra Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, with special responsibility for seniors’ security, kicked off September as Elderly Awareness Month in Dominica with a message to the public. According to Dr Williams, honoring the contributions of the senior members is the imperative of the community, as well as investment in their care, which she stressed is a joint responsibility.
The minister also outlined expansions in resources that will be made available to the elderly by the government.
Encouraging younger people to get to know and spend time with their elders by planning a visit during the month, Williams urged: “We must do better”.