Older people's challenges and expectations of healthcare in Ghana: A qualitative study
CA Atakro, A Atakro, JS Aboagye, AA Blay, SB Addo… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background The increase in the number of elderly persons in developing countries has not
had a corresponding increase in social and health care support systems for the elderly …
had a corresponding increase in social and health care support systems for the elderly …
Toward a national policy for the elderly in Ghana
O Darkwa - Ageing International, 1999 - Springer
In this article, author Osei Darkwa discusses the need for the creation of a national policy to
guide policy makers in addressing issues and challenges confronting the elderly in Ghana. It …
guide policy makers in addressing issues and challenges confronting the elderly in Ghana. It …
Elderly care in Ghana
G Dosu - 2014 - theseus.fi
The main objective of this study is to map out how elderly people in Ghana are being cared
for in their everyday lives. Furthermore, the study will bring to understanding what aging …
for in their everyday lives. Furthermore, the study will bring to understanding what aging …
Care in the silver years: Academics perception of institutional care for the elderly in Ghana
E Manful, AB Bediako - Mediterranean Journal os Social Sciences, 2015 - ideas.repec.org
Population trends are indicative that by 2050, 10% of Ghana’ s population will be above
60 years. Yet, only a minority live with a relative that might provide care and support for …
60 years. Yet, only a minority live with a relative that might provide care and support for …
[PDF][PDF] The State of Gerontological and Geriatric Studies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Ghanaian Studies: Literature Review
The field of gerontological and geriatric studies in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ghana,
has gained significant attention in recent years. This literature review aimed to provide an …
has gained significant attention in recent years. This literature review aimed to provide an …
[PDF][PDF] Exploring the experiences of elderly persons cared for by family caregivers in Ghana
I Lamptey, A Boateng, E Hamenoo… - Int j innov res adv …, 2018 - ijiras.com
The aging population is fast increasing and the growth rate is relatively high in developing
countries. Majority of elderly persons are cared for by family caregivers, hence knowledge …
countries. Majority of elderly persons are cared for by family caregivers, hence knowledge …
Exploring the Need of Establishing Geriatric Care Centre in Ghana: The perspective of healthcare practitioners and Elderly Patients
IO Appiah, CA Prempeh, F Atibila, MO Peprah… - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background Older patients in developing countries face major challenges in accessing
comprehensive medical care. The assessment of the need to establish a geriatric center has …
comprehensive medical care. The assessment of the need to establish a geriatric center has …
'The Elderly are More Comfortable at Home Than at The Health Facility'. Primary Care Provider Notions On Instituting Community-Based Geriatric Support in Uganda
JT Ssensamba, M Nakafeero, H Musana, M Amollo… - 2021 - nru.uncst.go.ug
Understanding of the most economical and sustainable models of providing geriatric care to
Africa's rising ageing population is critical. In Uganda, the number of old adults (60 years …
Africa's rising ageing population is critical. In Uganda, the number of old adults (60 years …
Primary care provider notions on instituting community-based geriatric support in Uganda
JT Ssensamba, M Nakafeero, H Musana, M Amollo… - BMC geriatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background Understanding of the most economical and sustainable models of providing
geriatric care to Africa's rising ageing population is critical. In Uganda, the number of old …
geriatric care to Africa's rising ageing population is critical. In Uganda, the number of old …