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Multifactorial reasons behind the abandonment of elderly in the country’s hospitals

Some advocate more support for caregivers, while others call for avoiding penalties for family members that could have worse consequences

June 19, 2024 - 11:40 AM

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Many older adults lack family support, which is reflected in the increase in the number of elderly people alone in hospitals. (David Villafañe)

By Marga Parés Arroyo

Periodista de Noticiasmarga.pares@gfrmedia.com

Editor's note

Second of four stories in the series "Pliegues en su piel, vacío en su corazón," which analyzes the increasing number of lonely older adults in hospital facilities in Puerto Rico. This work received the support of the Journalists in Aging Fellowship, awarded by the Gerontological Society of America, along with the Journalists Network on Generations and the Silver Century Foundation.

EDITOR’S NOTE Second of four stories in the series “Pliegues en su piel, vacío en su corazón” (“Folds in the skin, emptiness in the heart”), which analyzes the progressive number of older adults alone in hospital facilities in Puerto Rico. This work was supported by the Journalists on Aging Fellowship, awarded by the Gerontological Society of America, along with the Journalists Network on Generations and the Silver Century Foundation.