Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Recommendations for Furthering Research

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Aging & Elder Care Medical Reference General Sociology

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ISBN10: 0309102812
ISBN13: 9780309102810
Publisher: Natl Academy Pr
Published: Dec 10 2006
Pages: 368
Language: English

In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren.

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