Taking Care of the Aged in Kenya: The Changing Trends

Kimamo, Charles O.; Kariuki, Priscilla W.

doi:10.15406/mojgg.2018.03.00074

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“…Further, Kimamo and Kariuki in their work on Taking care of the aged in Kenya: the Changing Trends state that social values regarding the care of the elderly in a family are changing in Kenya and more households are focusing on the nuclear family which has led to the neglect of the elderly. 11 They add that this has given birth to destitute elderly persons who, if no intervention is put in place, will die of neglect. In Makueni County, the case is no different as documented by the Department of Gender, Children, and Social Services which is charged with the responsibility of provision of social assistance to the elderly in collaboration with other stakeholders.…”

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Support towards elderly persons and how it impacts their living conditions: the case of Makueni County, Kenya

Muli¹

2023

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Despite modernism challenges, the elderly must be given opportunities and support to live a dignified life. Sub-Saharan Africa's elderly population is projected to expand from 43 million in 2010 to 67 million by 2025 and 200 million by 2050. The study investigated how stakeholders' assistance affects Makueni County's elderly. The study was descriptive and targeted the elderly where 12 senior citizens and 30 community stakeholders from Makueni County's six sub-counties were chosen through purposive sampling. The researcher examined and interpreted the data in tables. The study found that family gave the highest support followed by the cash transfer program assistance. Further, the study found that the church and community also gave some form of assistance to the elderly. In conclusion, there is need to enhance this support through policy adjustments advocacy and community education to create awareness on this social issue.

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Support towards elderly persons and how it impacts their living conditions: the case of Makueni County, Kenya

Muli¹

2023

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“…This finding agrees with Carstensen, Freedman, and Larson (2016), who noted that older people are in a unique position to serve as supporters and guides to CNMs, which allows the older people to experience fulfillment and purpose in their own lives. Similarly, in Kenya, Kimamo and Kariuki (2018) noted that older people often cheer their CNM, especially during major public holidays, by slaughtering chicken, sheep, or goats and joyfully sharing a meal with CNMs, while at the same time enquiring how each is doing in their personal lives. It is satisfying for older people when their CNMs are all cheerful in their home.…”

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Implications of providing social support to close network members on the social well-being of older people in Kitui County, Kenya

2022

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Social support is a strong predictor of social well-being. Older people are key providers of social support to others, but an overemphasis on received social support in gerontological literature portrays them as mere recipients. We examined the association between social support provided by older people and its influence on their social well-being. Data were collected from 369 respondents residing in rural dwellings in Kitui County using mixed methods and were analyzed for association using chi-square statistics. Instrumental, emotional, and information support provision was determined by asking four questions in each category about whether the respondents provided social support to close network members. The subjective experience of support provision using a satisfaction question for each domain of social support was used to determine the influence of providing social support on the social well-being of older people. Provision of social support across the three domains was found to be significantly associated with social well-being. The level of statistical significance was highest for emotional and information support compared to instrumental support. Older people are important providers of social support. The majority of those who provided social support reported being satisfied. Therefore, offering social support, especially emotional and information support, is an important contributor to satisfaction with these aspects of social well-being.

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“…[17][18][19][20] Such inaccessibility exacerbates loneliness that contributes towards worsening mental health. 21,22…”

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Understanding influences on mental health among over 70-year-olds in Kenya using a life course theory

Lusambili,

Nyakundi,

Ngaruiya

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World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2050 “older adults” (OAs)—denoting those over 70 years old in this article—will constitute 21% of the global population, with over half living in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). Old age is associated with increased multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) such as cancer, hypertension, arthritis, diabetes and mental health. According to WHO, 20% of older adults in Africa are affected by mental health – and dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases are likely to increase, adding expenditure on public services. Knowledge and understanding of OAs experiences and histories and how they contribute to mental health are critical to informing measures and strategies to safeguard older adults. Like many sub-Saharan African (SSA), these experiences have not been documented in Kenya. In this article, we use a life course theory (LCT) to reflect on the intersection between historical and current environmental and socioeconomic factors and their effects on the mental health of OAs. We hope to enrich future researchers by providing core yet overlooked historicities to guide research and policies in an understudied population in sub-Saharan Africa. We conclude with policy and research recommendations on ageing and health.

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Taking Care of the Aged in Kenya: The Changing Trends

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Support towards elderly persons and how it impacts their living conditions: the case of Makueni County, Kenya

Support towards elderly persons and how it impacts their living conditions: the case of Makueni County, Kenya

Implications of providing social support to close network members on the social well-being of older people in Kitui County, Kenya

Understanding influences on mental health among over 70-year-olds in Kenya using a life course theory

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