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A new senior care facility has officially opened its doors in west Trinidad.

And, operators say they intend to tailor their services to meet the specific needs of the elderly entrusted in their care.
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00:20 With a snip from a pair of scissors, a new care facility for the elderly officially opened
00:25 its doors last Sunday.
00:27 You may need help to get up. It's just a matter of a press, a call, and wherever the nurses
00:33 are at, they will be called.
00:36 One of the services available at Advent Home Care On The Go, a facility that's been four
00:42 years in the making.
00:44 Guided by highly qualified doctors and counsellors, we ensure that every aspect of care, from
00:51 furnishings to meal plans, is tailored to meet the specific needs of our residents.
00:59 Caring for the elderly can be considered a community service, according to one member
01:03 of the local community, as he reflected on his personal experience caring for a loved
01:09 one.
01:10 I understand what it takes to care, and that was just one man. Imagine a home like this,
01:18 just filled with a community of senior citizens. Imagine you would.
01:23 Well-known fashion designer Claudia Pegas said from her experience with her mum, it's
01:28 important for seniors needing care to maintain their dignity.
01:32 This place offers dignity to an elderly person as they age and as they transition.
01:40 Anselm Gibbs, TV6 News.
01:42 [Beeping]
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