Abstract
Informal care is recognised as a significant resource in the care of older adults living with a chronic life-limiting illness. This review aims to assess the existing literature on how informal care can support older people living with chronic life-limiting illness in Africa. An integrative review framework was used. Three themes emerged to focus on chronic illness management as a social and clinical matter; cultural obligations contingent on the availability of people and resources; and burden of care relieved by connection with the church. Social policies should be structured to support caregivers and older adults to strengthen the ties between community social organisations and their families.
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