This collection of in-depth ethnographic analysis examines the impact of
local and global transformations on the care, or lack of care, older
people receive in Sub-Saharan Africa. This volume provides the
pan-African evidence and analysis needed to move forward debates about
how to address the long term care needs of this vulnerable population.
Case studies from different regions of the continent (southern, central,
east and west Africa) examine formal and informal care, including inter-
and intra-generational care, retirement homes, care in the context of
poverty, HIV/AIDS and migration.