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'Active ageing': a qualitative study in six Caribbean countries
- Authors:
- CLOOS Patrick, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 30(1), January 2010, pp.79-101.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study explored the experiences of older people in six Caribbean countries relating to ‘active ageing’. Data were collected principally through 31 focus group discussions conducted in both urban and rural areas; most participants were urban-based women aged 60-70 years, of lower socio-economic status. Large disparities in the responses of Caribbean societies to population ageing were indicated, as well as unequal opportunities to obtain health care and social services, public transport, income and food by both socio-economic status and location. Home-care services are either insufficient or non-existent. Some older people receive social and financial support from relatives while others fear isolation and face deprivation. It was concluded that a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach using the ‘active ageing’ framework should be implemented to ensure a healthy ageing process.