The need for geriatric care services in Ghana
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https://doi.org/10.21504/sajg.v7i2.151Abstract
Population ageing is occurring world-wide. However, a countrys economic, political and other needs mean that the health-care needs of its elderly citizens may be regarded as "non-urgent. This piece examines the provision of healthcare services to elderly Ghanaians and makes suggestions for the development of a system of dedicated health care that is both cost-effective and acceptable to these persons.References
African Gerontological Society (AGES). 1995. Effective response to ageing in Africa by the year 2000. AGES First Regional Workshop Report. Accra, Ghana: AGES.
Apt.N.A. 1997. Ageing in Africa. Geneva: World Health Organization, Ageing and Health Programme.
Apt, N.A. & Grieco, M.S. 1994, Urbanization, caring for elderly people and the changing African family: the challenges of social policy. International Policy Review, 47(3-4): 111-112.
Vatuk, S. 1996. In meeting the challenges of ageing populations in developing countries. Final report. Malta: International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta).
Apt.N.A. 1997. Ageing in Africa. Geneva: World Health Organization, Ageing and Health Programme.
Apt, N.A. & Grieco, M.S. 1994, Urbanization, caring for elderly people and the changing African family: the challenges of social policy. International Policy Review, 47(3-4): 111-112.
Vatuk, S. 1996. In meeting the challenges of ageing populations in developing countries. Final report. Malta: International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta).
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