The elderly fearful of personal safety

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Across the country , many elderly people are increasingly concerned about their personal safety at home.

Fears of burglaries and violent home invasions are driving growing demand for alarms, motion detectors and surveillance cameras. 

According to Digitec Galaxus, sales of home security systems have risen by more than 30 percent since 2022, with people aged 55 and over the largest group of buyers. 

While burglary figures remain well below their peak a decade ago, police report a recent rebound, including more home invasions. 

Authorities say seniors are not specifically targeted, but concern remains high.

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