While the continent of Africa currently has the lowest share of adults aged 60 and older in its
population among all world regions, the total number of older Africans is projected to triple …

Abstract Background and Objectives The United Nations has projected a 218% increase in
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …

Objectives Older adults are at an elevated risk of experiencing long COVID, with post-COVID-
19 depressive symptoms being prevalent. However, the protective factors against this …

Introduction Terminal illness is an irreversible illness that, without life-sustaining procedures,
usually results in death or permanent disability from which recovery is unlikely. When …

Background Social isolation (SI) and food insecurity (FI) are important social determinants of
health that can negatively impact well‐being in old age. While research on the association …

Suicidal behavior in older adults is a fundamental public health problem globally and the
highest suicide rates occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is …

Abstract Background and Objectives The population of older individuals in Africa is
increasing, and at a rapid rate. Although the numbers of these individuals increase, many …

Oftentimes, older adults experience a decline in health as they age. In Nigeria and other
African countries, caregiving for older adults is usually a filial responsibility. With the decline …

International migration of young family members is rapidly increasing, and with severe
consequences on the health and well-being of left-behind older adults. The migration of …

Through the years, there has been regular discourse among African social work scholars
regarding the production of indigenous knowledge in Africa. Most of the arguments hold that …