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Weather officials say the hot temperatures will increase the risk for heat illness, especially for vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly and those without air conditioning.
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 22 June 2026
That’s partly because of changes in visa rules that the previous Conservative government introduced to help out sectors that desperately needed migrant labor, such as workers to care for the elderly.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and the elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026
Since 2024, the elderly homeless population has increased by 51%.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 22 June 2026
That’s partly because of changes in visa rules that the previous Conservative government introduced to help out sectors that desperately needed migrant labor, such as workers to care for the elderly.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and the elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026
Since 2024, the elderly homeless population has increased by 51%.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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