Special Issue on Social Justice and Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa

Special Issues

Editorial Note: Social justice and human rights of older persons in Africa

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Articles

Exploring Risk and Protective Factors for Elder Abuse in South Africa | Carmel MURUGE, Tanusha RANIGA & Rachael GLASER

Contributions of a Cash Transfer Programme to the Sustainable Livelihoods of Older Persons in the Northern Region of Ghana | Samson Sambian KONLAN

Economic Impact of the State Old Age Pension: Experiences of Older Persons in Gauteng, South Africa | Tanusha RANIGA

Older People’s Right to Food Security in an Era of Neoliberalism in Zimbabwe: A Social Protection Perspective | Mildred MUSHUNJE & Rodreck MUPEDZISWA

Potential for Digital Gerontological Social Work with Older Persons in South African Residential Facilities | Stephan GEYER & Gretel CRAFFORD

Ageing in Place or Residential Care? Exploring Older Persons’ Routes to Residential Care in Johannesburg, South Africa | Mziwandile SOBANTU

Promoting the Rights of Older Persons in Africa through Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice | Zibonele ZIMBA