Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309180090
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa explores ways to promote U.S. research interests and to augment the sub-Saharan governments' capacity to address the many challenges posed by population aging. Five major themes are explored in the book such as the need for a basic definition of "older person," the need for national governments to invest more in basic research and the coordination of data collection across countries, and the need for improved dialogue between local researchers and policy makers. This book makes three major recommendations: 1) the development of a research agenda 2) enhancing research opportunity and implementation and 3) the translation of research findings.
Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309180090
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa explores ways to promote U.S. research interests and to augment the sub-Saharan governments' capacity to address the many challenges posed by population aging. Five major themes are explored in the book such as the need for a basic definition of "older person," the need for national governments to invest more in basic research and the coordination of data collection across countries, and the need for improved dialogue between local researchers and policy makers. This book makes three major recommendations: 1) the development of a research agenda 2) enhancing research opportunity and implementation and 3) the translation of research findings.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309180090
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa explores ways to promote U.S. research interests and to augment the sub-Saharan governments' capacity to address the many challenges posed by population aging. Five major themes are explored in the book such as the need for a basic definition of "older person," the need for national governments to invest more in basic research and the coordination of data collection across countries, and the need for improved dialogue between local researchers and policy makers. This book makes three major recommendations: 1) the development of a research agenda 2) enhancing research opportunity and implementation and 3) the translation of research findings.
Report on Old-age Pensions
Author: Massachusetts. Commission on pensions, 1923
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Category : Civil service
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Publisher:
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Category : Civil service
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Report of the Commission on Old Age Pensions, Annuities and Insurance. January 1910
Author: Massachusetts. Commission on Old Age Pensions, Annuities and Insurance
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Category : Industrial life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Category : Industrial life insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Old Age Pension Program
Author: Franklin J. James
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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Old Age Dependency in the United States
Author: Lee Welling Squier
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Report of the Commission on Old Age Pensions and National Insurance ...
Author: South Africa. Old Age Pensions and National Insurance Commission
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages :
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Report of the Pennsylvania Commission on Old Age Pensions
Author: Pennsylvania. Old Age Pension Commission
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Category : Old age pensions
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Growing Older in America
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Category : Age distribution (Demography)
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Category : Age distribution (Demography)
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Report of the Commission on Old Age Pensions, Annuities and Insurance
Author: Massachusetts. Commission on Old Age Pensions, Annuities and Insurance
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Languages : en
Pages : 409
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Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309158834
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309158834
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.