Use care for the elderly as an economic opportunity

Marc De Vos points out that care for the elderly constitutes a fantastic economic opportunity. He underscores that government has the task to offer a framework that allows seniors to choose and finance their twilight years. The recent proposals on rest homes risk undermining a burgeoning market and will raise the cost of ageing.

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