title: Population aging and its impact on elderly welfare in Africa.
abstract: This article discusses the demographic transition and its impact on the welfare of the elderly in Africa. It provides a brief socio-demographic profile on elderly Africans. Also, it addresses challenges brought about by population aging and how it affects the provision of services to address the care giving needs of the elderly. Additionally, it examines the major features and limitations of current social insurance and retirement programs in Africa. Finally, it proposes measures to better meet the challenges brought about by population aging.
authors.affiliation: Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60607, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Darkwa
authors.forename: F N M
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Mazibuko
authors.forename: P H D
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Candidate
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers; D005260:Female; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006285:Health Planning; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D008297:Male; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012943:Social Security; D012946:Social Welfare