Under the Government, there has also been a change in focus from long-term care to community care which has had a huge beneficial effect on the lives of a large number of our elderly citizens, enriched their lives and boosted their esteem a great deal. This was only possible because of the extra funding made available, which facilitated aids and appliances for older people and allowed them greater freedom of choice. We need to respect the dignity of elderly people. We should not be content with those sections of society who would like to lock elderly people away in nursing homes, content to let them wilt away as age continues its relentless march. We must put in place even more measures that will ensure the elderly are maintained as pillars of our community and that we encourage their involvement in all aspects of society at every level. It is for this reason that I am glad the Government has put in place the measures it has. We have ensured more and more focus is put on innovative measures that will be of benefit not only to the elderly but also the country as a whole.