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The number of elderly care murder incidents peaked last year with 14 cases and a record high of 24 deaths. Chen Jing-ning, the Secretary-General of the Family Caregivers Association, attributes these tragedies to inadequate elderly care resources and various factors including family and economic issues. The Ministry of Health and Welfare advises caregivers to make better use of elderly care resources to alleviate the burden. The article discusses the increase in incidents and deaths in recent years, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and calls for better support and rest services for caregivers to reduce stress.
Source: YAHOO