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Toward a comprehensive understanding of the needs of elderly Ghanaians
- Author:
- DARKWA Osei K.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 25(4), Spring 2000, pp.65-79.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
This article discusses the health, caregiving, socioeconomic, and service needs of elderly persons who live in Ghana. Brief sociodemographic information on the population is given. Challenges brought about by population ageing are discussed. Barriers to the provision of services to address the needs of the population are examined. Finally, measures are proposed to meet the challenges of providing services to elderly Ghanaians.