As communities plan for possible Covid-19 infections, they need to consider the risks of older people – this group is at greater risk; Actions everyone, including older people, can take include keeping regular medications and other supplies well-stocked and staying sanitized; Those who live in multigenerational homes or who have caregiving responsibilities should make additional…
DetailsAs with flu, immune changes and other health conditions are to blame by Sarah Elizabeth Adler, As cases of the novel coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to rise worldwide, researchers have learned that older adults may be particularly susceptible to the respiratory illness, which can cause pneumonia and symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of…
DetailsOn Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, the Time and Chance team were invited by the Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Madina to join them celebrate their 2020 maiden Aged day mass. The Aged day occasion brings together seniors from all walks of life both church members and non-members. The occasion is used to pray and…
DetailsThe paper examines how the healthcare and social care pillars of social policy for aging societies shape inequalities in health and well-being at old age, utilizing qualitative and quantitative datasets. The results intimate the lack of geriatric infrastructure, hence the inadequacy of geriatric care provision for older adults. Systemic problems or gaps existent in Ghana…
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