The composition of old age homes in South Africa in relation to the residents and nursing personnel

Perold, Annalette; Müller, Manuela

doi:10.4102/curationis.v23i1.615

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“…The impact of modernization is described as a growing gap between the generations with some of the participant's even considering of moving to institutions as old age homes, but in present situation these services are not available in the area and a study of Perold and Muller (36) confirm that the state subsidized institutions for aged in South Africa have few residents from the majority group (Africans).…”

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Tradition in transition – intergenerational relations with focus on the aged and their family members in a South African context

Bohman

Wyk

Ekman

2009

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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This study describes the intergenerational relations influence on the care of the aged in a transitional period expressed by a group of aged South Africans and their family members. Focused ethnographic research was carried out from 2001 to 2006 in a semi-rural area in central South Africa. Twenty-nine participants representing 16 families took part in multiple group interviews. The data was supplemented through individual interviews with 10 of the participants as well as home visits, participation in community activities, notes and video recording. The transcribed interview texts were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The study shows aspects of tradition in transition as reciprocal care between generations, the significance of traditional values and the impact of modernization on care. The findings reveal the on going transition in Africa influencing the role of the aged as well as the reciprocal care within the extended family. The study also discloses that in reciprocal relationships, family members do not necessarily have a biological bond and that revaluing of traditions can be seen as a response to social and economic change and as a tool to maintain influence. This ethnographic study contributes knowledge in the field of gerontological care, by illuminating the impact of transition on the role of aged as well as the caring of the aged in the extended family an important issue for health professionals caring for a growing number of older persons in Southern Africa and in countries with a large representation of minority groups from developing countries.

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Tradition in transition – intergenerational relations with focus on the aged and their family members in a South African context

Bohman

Wyk

Ekman

2009

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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“…It would appear to be a widely-held view and to have deep historical roots. For example, a survey of care homes conducted in 1998 observed: Welfare and church organisations, mainly from the white population groups, developed institutional care within their own cultural background to take care of their older people (Perold and Muller, 2000: 87). The implication of this observation is that racial traditions of LTC were substantively different, and rooted in fundamental cultural differences.…”

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Long-term Care for Older People in South Africa: The Enduring Legacies of Apartheid and HIV/AIDS

Lloyd‐Sherlock

2018

J. Soc. Pol.

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This paper sets out a general framework for analysing long-term care (LTC) systems for older people in different countries and then applies this framework to a specific national setting. The paper considers the extent to which South Africa's emerging LTC system conforms to broader patterns observed across low- and middle-income countries and how far it has been shaped by more local effects. It finds that patterns of demand for LTC vary across different racial categories. Despite having lower rates of ageing that the white population, Africans account for the majority of LTC demand. Residential services cater primarily for older whites and there is a widespread perception that LTC for Africans should be a family responsibility. Across the sector there is evidence of gaps in service availability, limited state oversight and uneven service quality. In 2016 this led to a high-profile political scandal which may prompt more effective state responses to this growing societal challenge.

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“…Old age homes in South Africa arose as a response to several social problems including loneliness, economic and housing problems, and lack of family and other support systems for older adults (Perold & Muller 2011 ). Care of older adults will assume increasing public health and policy importance as the number of old people continues to grow, both globally and locally (UN 2013 ).…”

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Quality of life and physical activity among older adults living in institutions compared to the community

Ramocha

Louw

Tshabalala

2017

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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BackgroundThe environment of older adults plays an important role in their well-being. It influences their quality of life and physical activity level. In South Africa, there is a dearth of literature concerning this issue.MethodsAn analytic cross-sectional sample of 80 older adults living in old age homes and the community was compared in terms of level of physical activity and quality of life. The study was conducted in Soweto, Johannesburg. A computer-generated random sample of older adults aged 60 years and above participated. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) and RAND 36 questionnaires were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample. Unpaired t-tests, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and chi-squared test explored the differences and associations between institutionalised and community living older adults.ResultsQuality of life in old age home dwellers (M = 68.53 ± 19.55) was significantly lower (p = 0.025) than in community dwellers (M = 77.74 ± 16.25). The mean physical activity score was also significantly (p = 0.000) lower in old age home dwellers (M = 20.18 ± 24.52) compared with community dwellers (M = 190.31 ± 82.81).ConclusionOlder adults who live in the community have a higher quality of life and physical activity levels compared with those who live in institutions (old age homes).

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The composition of old age homes in South Africa in relation to the residents and nursing personnel

Cited by 11 publications

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Tradition in transition – intergenerational relations with focus on the aged and their family members in a South African context

Tradition in transition – intergenerational relations with focus on the aged and their family members in a South African context

Long-term Care for Older People in South Africa: The Enduring Legacies of Apartheid and HIV/AIDS

Quality of life and physical activity among older adults living in institutions compared to the community

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