Browsing by Subject "Older persons"
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Assistance seeking behaviour in older persons regarding the use of their mobile phones
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The older-person population is estimated to reach two billion in 2050 with two thirds living in developing countries. In South Africa, the prevalence of HIV is a large contributor to lowered fertility and, therefore, the ... -
Cell phone usage relational regulation strategies of older South Africans
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)This study explored older South Africans’ relational regulation strategies in using their cell phones to address their social goals and psychosocial needs. Nineteen older South Africans (17 female; 2 male), aged 60 and ... -
Evaluation of community based care and support services for older persons in Motheo district, Free State Province
(2013)The focus of this study is on the evaluation of community based care and support service for older persons in the community. The government of South Africa and other African Countries held several discussions with the ... -
An evaluation of social work support groups with informal caregivers to prevent elder abuse and neglect : a Namibian perspective
(2014)The general objectives of the study were to evaluate a social work support group programme with informal caregivers that aimed to enhance the quality of care provided to older persons in an urban and rural community setting ... -
Experiences of young Setswana-speaking adults in relation to older persons concerning mobile phones
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The rising numbers of the older population will result in a corresponding demand for long-term care services. This study therefore focuses specifically on the experiences of young adults in relation to older persons in ... -
An exploration of older persons' experiences of drought as revealed in indigenous knowledge practices
(North-West University, 2008)The majority of older persons struggle to survive drought challenges. Their financial position is very difficult and most of these older persons still depend on farming activities to sustain their livelihoods. This study ... -
An exploration of the sense of community of older persons in an economically deprived and culturally diverse residential care facility
(North-West University, 2011)The sharp increase in the number of older persons (60 years and older) is a distinctive demographic feature of the 20th century. Ageing populations and the unique challenges they pose have obliged countries worldwide to ... -
Exploring experiences of active ageing among older residents in a retirement village
(2014)The population of older persons has increased dramatically over the years in South Africa as well as internationally. As populations continue to age, the concept of active ageing has received increasing attention from ... -
Exploring relational regulation in older persons' mobile phone use
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)It has been suggested that mobile technology has the potential to become a convenient medium to address people’s social goals and psychological needs. Limited studies have explored relational regulation, particularly how ... -
Old Batswana persons' experience of loneliness : applying the Mmogo–methodTM
(North-West University, 2010)Ageing in Africa and the world over is a phenomenon that affects individuals and societies. The expanding older population (people aged 60+) in South Africa led to this research, which represents an attempt to explore the ...