Internationally COVID-19 Extracted a Heavy Toll on Older People | MyJHB.co.za: Johannesburg in the news: Internationally COVID-19 Extracted a Heavy Toll on Older People: Internationally COVID-19 extracted a heavy toll on older people – raising concerns in the Asia Pacific region where more than half of the world’s ageing population live. “Rising inequalities have … … [Read more...] about Internationally COVID-19 Extracted a Heavy Toll on Older People | MyJHB.co.za
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Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus | The Conversation
Our research shows why it's vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus: Elderly people form part of families and households, and fulfil important caregiving and economic roles. Getty/Klaus VedfeltEvidence is building around the world that elderly people are the most vulnerable group in the COVID-19 pandemic. They are more likely to develop severe symptoms and to die … [Read more...] about Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus | 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
How Africa’s largest city is failing its older people | The Conversation
How Africa's largest city is failing its older people: Heavy traffic in Lagos, Nigeria. EPA/Ahmed JallanzoUrbanisation is spreading across Africa at great speed. Projections suggest that more than half of the total population will live in urban areas by 2050. Urbanisation in Nigeria is happening at a particularly astonishing rate. The population density of urban dwellers in … [Read more...] about How Africa’s largest city is failing its older people | The Conversation
Why older people in Uganda struggle to access healthcare | The Conversation
Why older people in Uganda struggle to access healthcare: Reuters/Luc GnagoThe World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 50 years and above instead of 60 to define older people in sub Saharan Africa. This is primarily because of low life expectancy in the region. In addition, people aged 50 and older have health and functional limitations akin to … [Read more...] about Why older people in Uganda struggle to access healthcare | The Conversation
