2022
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-022-10072-w
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Multidimensional Quality of Life of Older Adults in South Africa

Abstract: It is estimated that by 2050, the world population over the age of 65 will reach 1.5 billion. The United Nations predicts that the fastest growth will be in Africa, which suffers from extreme poverty and inequalities. Therefore, older people who play an essential role in African culture face significant well-being challenges. To mitigate these challenges and improve quality of life (QoL), we must first assess their well-being levels. Well-being is a multidimensional concept and needs a multidimensional measure… Show more

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“…Precisely, in South Africa in 2020, BankServAfrica ( 51 ) estimated under 19% of adults over 60 years old receive private pensions (some of which receive less than R6510 per month and, thus, fall under the qualifying threshold for social grants as well) and under 70% receive Old Age Grants (OAG). This is consistent with the abovementioned study that shows 69% of the older adult receive an OAG of only R1780 ( 50 ). BankServAfrica ( 51 ) also found that under 8% of adults over 60 were business owners or still employed in 2017.…”
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“…Precisely, in South Africa in 2020, BankServAfrica ( 51 ) estimated under 19% of adults over 60 years old receive private pensions (some of which receive less than R6510 per month and, thus, fall under the qualifying threshold for social grants as well) and under 70% receive Old Age Grants (OAG). This is consistent with the abovementioned study that shows 69% of the older adult receive an OAG of only R1780 ( 50 ). BankServAfrica ( 51 ) also found that under 8% of adults over 60 were business owners or still employed in 2017.…”
Section: Government’s Responsibility To Fund Influenza Vaccinationsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…The situation is worse for older people in South Africa. A 2022 study shows less than 15% of adults aged 60 and older in South Africa are employed ( 50 ). Precisely, in South Africa in 2020, BankServAfrica ( 51 ) estimated under 19% of adults over 60 years old receive private pensions (some of which receive less than R6510 per month and, thus, fall under the qualifying threshold for social grants as well) and under 70% receive Old Age Grants (OAG).…”
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