This book chapter focuses on the persistent and excruciating levels of poverty suffered by the elderly. For most of the elderly, there has been the challenge of the inability of government to cope with payment of pensions to retirees.... more
This book chapter focuses on the persistent and excruciating levels of poverty suffered by the elderly. For most of the elderly, there has been the challenge of the inability of government to cope with payment of pensions to retirees. There is also the inadequate social services and health facilities to cater for the needs of an ageing population, as well as well as a predominantly rural agrarian population. So, the paper examines the interplay between poverty and old age, especially as some elderly people now live like beggars in the cities and various rural settlements.
The paper focuses on the situation of the elderly in Nigeria as they are faced with a lot of persistent challenges. They live in a country which has often been described as a rich nation inhabited by poor people. Consequently, their lives... more
The paper focuses on the situation of the elderly in Nigeria as they are faced with a lot of persistent challenges. They live in a country which has often been described as a rich nation inhabited by poor people. Consequently, their lives are characterized by growing inadequacies in customary family support, social exclusion and non-existent social security. The paper therefore takes an exploratory look at the debilitating situation of the elderly in Nigeria and tries to proffer counselling intervention strategies suitable for ameliorating the challenges of the aged.
The paper examines the situation of the elderly in Nigeria, especially the increasing hopelessness, misery, poverty, hunger and insecurity which the masses face as they steadily retire from the labour force. It therefore calls for... more
The paper examines the situation of the elderly in Nigeria, especially the increasing hopelessness, misery, poverty, hunger and insecurity which the masses face as they steadily retire from the labour force. It therefore calls for adequate social resources and programmes to help ameliorate the sufferings of the elderly and provide adequate care for them.
