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Fiji Rolls Out Home-Based Care Boost for Bedridden Elders in Lau to Tackle Diabetes Risks
New efforts in Fiji’s remote communities aim to strengthen home-based care for bedridden elders, especially those living with diabetes. A recent field visit highlighted how simple routines—repositioning, hygiene, nutrition, and glucose monitoring—can help prevent serious complications. Training local village aides and supporting families promise safer, more dignified care at home.
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Fiji MPs urge tougher elder protections as 75-year-old eviction case prompts Family Law Act reform
An alarming case involving an elderly parent has reignited calls for tougher protections under the Family Law Act 2003. Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma says reforms are essential to safeguard aging parents from family disputes and eviction.