每逢佳節倍思親, many seniors are living alone. Although society can provide their physical need, the emotional and social aspect are often neglected. When they are plagued by illness, they need support to affirm their purpose in living on. It is the lack of corresponding NGOs (mostly due to lack of resources) that can intervene at the right time or prevent such sad episodes from occurring in the first place. The government should put their "promises" (honoring the seniors who had made great contribution) into concrete policy. |