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Greece
Population of Care Homes in Greece Affected by Economic Crisis
The care home population in Greece has been affected by the economic crisis, even though public and private homes for the elderly are full.
According to a 2015 Help Age International report, Greece is one of the worst countries for...
Greece
Greece One of the Worst Countries for the Elderly – 4 in 10 Greeks Over 60 by 2050
Greece is one of the worst countries for the elderly, ranking 79th globally and absolute last in Europe, according to an annual report by Help Age International.
At the same time, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) says that by 2050,...
Greece
Man Arrested For Deceiving Elderly, Including Greek Health Minister's Mother
A man who has spent years deceiving elderly Greeks – among them the mother of Health Minister Makis Voridis – has just been arrested in the Menidi of Attica following a chase with police officers.
The minister of health's mother...
Greece
Greek Police Uncover Theft Ring Targeting the Elderly
The Greek police have arrested a 26-year-old woman and are looking for another 15 individuals on charges of participating in a ring that deceived elderly people into handing over money. According to a Greek police investigation, the ring was established...
Greece
Research Shows Increase in Greece's Elderly Population
According to research examining the recent changes in the population of the country, it appears that Greece has a high percentage of elderly population.
The research, entitled "The new historical context of population aging," was done by Marie-Noelle Dyken, associate...