Creating opportunities for young people to train as caregivers for seniors

Despite the increasing number of elderly in our country, services for elder care are still lacking. - 123rf

Two years ago, we received a call from a young student who had to pass up an opportunity to enrol in a caregiving training programme because his guardians did not have the money to fund his academic journey.

“Sorry, my uncle and aunt won’t let me take up caregiver training because our family doesn’t have the extra funds for me to pursue further studies,” he said.