Is geropsychology “forever young” on the mother continent? Addressing the limited research on psychology of aging in Africa
JBC Chukwuorji, P Thuku, N Cassimjee… - The Journals of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objectives Our paper highlights areas of interest to psychologists studying aging in Africa
and what has already been learned about aspects of psychological aging from studies done …
and what has already been learned about aspects of psychological aging from studies done …
Longitudinal studies of aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review, limitations, and recommendations in preparation of projected aging population
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 …
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …
Development of the Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK)
In Kenya, the number of adults aged≥ 60 is expected to nearly quadruple by 2050, making
it one of the most rapidly aging countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Accordingly, we …
it one of the most rapidly aging countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Accordingly, we …
Aging and Caring: Exploring Older Adults' Motivation for Informal Caregiving to Other Aging Individuals in Nigeria
Abstract Background and Objectives Because of the global population aging, more informal
carers become older adults. In Nigeria, the African country with the largest population of …
carers become older adults. In Nigeria, the African country with the largest population of …
Promoting the well-being of older people in Ethiopia: Lost opportunities due to the poverty of policy
The world's population is aging with the fastest growth in the older population projected to
take place in Africa. In this article, we present the challenges of the growing older population …
take place in Africa. In this article, we present the challenges of the growing older population …
Exploring the intersectionality of place and gender among older adults in Ghana: An examination of women's disability disadvantage
Abstract Background and Objectives Ghana's older adult population is growing rapidly and
is projected to double by 2050. It is well-documented that social, health, and housing factors …
is projected to double by 2050. It is well-documented that social, health, and housing factors …
Developing a standardized questionnaire for measuring older adult's health and well-being in Kenya
LW Maina, G Chepngeno-Langat… - Innovation in …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Policy and program interventions for older adults 60
years or older in Africa have consistently been undermined by a lack of vital data as they are …
years or older in Africa have consistently been undermined by a lack of vital data as they are …
[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 …