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Claims that government's elderly stats are flawed

Government statistics on the Island's aging population are flawed - which doesn't inspire trust or confidence in the future.

That's according to the vice-chair of the University of the Third Age who says the current direction of change is based on outdated research: 
 
 
That's Ravina Talbot - her organisation has put the spotlight on solutions that might help the system including changing laws governing the workplace and modernising social housing. 
 
She explains why she believes a representative for older people should be appointed to liaise between both parties: 
 

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