A centrist political alliance in South Africa? Yes, but hard to get: South African president Cyril Ramaphosa (L) is congratulated by Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane after being elected president. EPA/Nic BothmaIs there the possibility that political centrists in South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), and its main opposition party, the … [Read more...] about A centrist political alliance in South Africa? Yes, but hard to get | The Conversation
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Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa | The Conversation
Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa: Ageing increases the risk of non-communicable diseases. ShutterstockPopulation ageing is a growing challenge worldwide, and African is no exception. The World Health Organisation estimates that the continent is home to almost 65 million people aged 60 years or older, and that this number will … [Read more...] about Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa | The Conversation
What affects people’s brain function as they grow older? We sought answers in rural South Africa | The Conversation
What affects people’s brain function as they grow older? We sought answers in rural South Africa: ShutterstockThe world’s population is aging and for the first time ever there are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 5. This global trend is reflected in many sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa. As people age, they experience a number of … [Read more...] about What affects people’s brain function as they grow older? We sought answers in rural South Africa | The Conversation
Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa | The Conversation
Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa: Conventionally, women are expected to be the main providers of care. ShutterstockSouth Africa is ageing rapidly, sparking increasing interest both in what care is needed for older adults and on how it’s provided. Care needs are often measured in relation to the capacity to perform core activities of daily … [Read more...] about Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa | The Conversation
Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives | The Conversation
Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives: ShutterstockIn 1992 a decision was taken to establish a health and socio-demographic surveillance system in a remote rural area in South Africa. The idea was to try and anticipate the kinds of health system reforms the country would need as it prepared for the end of apartheid, … [Read more...] about Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives | The Conversation
