Abstract
In many African countries, there has been an increase in the number of older persons because of the gains in life expectancy made in the 20th century. The increase has led to concerns about how to provide necessary care for older persons as many on-going changes in the society threaten to erode the traditional support network. The paper identifies some of the many challenges facing physiotherapists in improving the status of older persons in Africa, and gives suggestions on overcoming the challenges.
Highlights
MInUNbIoTtYh traditional and contemporary African society, old age is regarded as a blessing, and older persons are highly respected (Apt, 1997)
Older persons serve as deposi taries of traditions, customs and popular wisdom that are currently under threat in a fast changing African society
It is well known that Africans still place a high value on traditional medical care, a tradi tion jealously guarded by older persons within a community
Summary
The purpose of this paper, is to document and create public awareness on the status of older persons in Africa, as well as estimate the challenges facing physiotherapists and other health care providers. MInUNbIoTtYh traditional and contemporary African society, old age is regarded as a blessing, and older persons are highly respected (Apt, 1997). It is well known that Africans still place a high value on traditional medical care, a tradi tion jealously guarded by older persons within a community.
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