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Hale-and-hearty pensioners help their elders

In one part of Switzerland younger pensioners are investing time in helping those more senior than themselves. The first ever scientific report on the subject has just been produced, and it shows that such a model helps reduce healthcare costs. The project in St Gallen is breaking new ground in Switzerland (SRF/swissinfo.ch).

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