Ageing and Care of Older Persons in Southern Africa: Lesotho and Zimbabwe Compared
This article examines how two countries in Southern Africa, namely Lesotho and Zimbabwe are responding to the needs and rights of their growing ageing population. In spite of rapid population ageing and the attendant risks of abuse, neglect, poverty, ill-health and institutionalisation among others,...
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| Main Authors: | Jotham Dhemba, Bennadate Dhemba |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Social Work & Society
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Social Work and Society |
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| Online Access: | http://132.195.130.183/index.php/sws/article/view/1489 |
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