Multimorbidity is typically defined as the co-existence of two or more chronic diseases within
an individual. Its prevalence is highest among the elderly, with poor quality of life (QoL) …

Background As older people age, they have different health needs compared to younger
people. South African elder care policy places a strong emphasis on ageing in community …

Herbal remedies are regularly used to complement conventional therapies in the treatment
of various illnesses in Africa. This may be because they are relatively cheap and easily …

Background The demand for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) amongst older people in
South Africa (SA) is growing and there is insufficient information on the profile and …

The psychological wellbeing of the elderly has become an important global health issue.
This study investigated the socio-contextual factors moderating some dimensions of …

Introduction The 'oldest-old'is the most rapidly growing age group in Sweden and in the
western world. This group is known to be at great risk of increased functional dependency …

Background and purpose: Depression in elderly can lead to significant problems which have
detrimental effects on old people's life; there is an obvious need for preventive interventions …

There are an increasing number of people that are aging. This is also common in Africa.
Therefore, they need specialist care from various categories of health care workers and …

Background Over 60% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lives in informal settlements
(slums) with little or no resources. To be prepared to meet the needs of older people living in …

Realigning and Improving Health Systems for Healthy Ageing: a strategy to improve Health
Service Utilization among the Ageing Po Page 1 1 | Page Realigning and Improving Health …