Govt steps in to help ailing artist in run-down home

An ailing former artist who painted portraits of the National Heroes and is said to be in need of round-the-clock care is to receive government assistance after an appeal over his deteriorating living conditions.

The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs has stepped in to help Adrian Compton, who lives in squalid conditions in a dilapidated home in Grazettes.

The home of 68 year old Adrian Compton in 2nd Avenue Grazette in a severe state of disrepair. His son Akins says his father has been diagnosed with dementia and his living conditions have deteriorated significantly over the past two years following a car crash. (Photo by: Ricardo Roberts)