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Why German pensioners are moving east in their twilight years

AdministratorApril 21, 2013

It's believed the number of Germans over the age of 80 will more than double by 2050. Health care costs are also increasing, and the number of people with dementia who need round the clock assistance is also on the rise. But places in old people's homes are very expensive so some are looking at homes in eastern Europe. But that is causing controversy as Hardy Graupner reports from Poland.

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