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Compassion Amidst Conflict: The Vital Role of Social Helpers for Elderly Women in Ukraine

BMJ Global Health

Elderly women, who represent over 60% of Ukraine’s aging population, are among the most vulnerable groups impacted by the conflict, yet their plight remains largely overlooked. The emotional toll of grief, compounded by the physical scars of aging and the trauma of losing loved ones and witnessing destruction, adds to their suffering.