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Ageing parents deserve affection and attention

Ageing parents deserve affection and attention (Photo: iStock)

I recently came across a distressing report in The Standard newspaper that deeply moved me. It recounted the tragic story of an 82-year-old retired teacher from Thika, who was found in an advanced state of decomposition within her own compound.

What was truly heartbreaking was the belief that she had passed away approximately nine months prior to this grim discovery. Alongside her remains were the lifeless bodies of the family's dog and chickens.

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