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Jeggels, June Deanna. "Facilitating care: The experiences of informal carers during the transition of elderly dependants from hospital to home- a grounded theory study." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_2213_1186399034.

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<p>Major changes have occurred in South Africa over the past twelve years. The delivery of health care changed significantly. Community Health Centres (CHCs) became the main service delivery sites within districts. Due to socio-economic changes in the country, the care of dependants, particularly children and the aged, became problematic to families where most of the adult members have to work to secure an income. A focused literature search indicates that informal carers are ill prepared for their task, that there is a need to include these carers in the discharge planning of the dependants a
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Ngubeni, Portia Ntokozo. "An investigative study of the caregivers experiences in caring for the elderly." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1246.

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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology) in the Department of Psychology University of Zululand, South Africa, 2011.<br>While care-giving is a common topic, very few studies have been done on the experiences of caregivers in caring for the elderly in South Africa. This study focused on the subjective experiences of the caregivers caring for the elderly in one of the old age homes called La Gratitude in KwaZulu-Natal in a town called Newcastle, just under Km 400 north of the University of Zululand. This research s
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Schuurmans-Stekhoven, Penelope M. "A profile of the elderly admitted to the emergency unit of Groote Schuur Hospital : with particular reference to their health care needs." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27127.

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This study is the first of its kind undertaken at Groote Schuur Hospital. It is an attempt to provide a holistic profile of their elderly patients with a view to encouraging further, more specific research, and to provide information for use in the planning of efficient health care for the aged. The study was based on three premises: (i) there is an interrelationship between the ageing process and disease; (ii) a non-disease-specific approach which focusses on the functional status of elderly patients can be used as a predictor of health services consumption; and (iii) any study which promotes
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Brink, F. J. "The development of a financial plan to partly cover the cost of frail care in a retirement village in George." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/84.

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The world population is ageing, and this is also relevant to South Africa. At the same time the potential support ratio (the number of persons aged 15 to 64 years per one older person aged 65 years or older) is falling, and the dependency burden on potential workers increases. To alleviate the financial burden on the aged, and their families, it has become necessary to develop a financial plan to cover the cost of frail care. The overall purpose of this research is to determine whether any financial plans exist which are relevant. If nothing existed, a plan had to be developed. The research me
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Msweli, Nkosikhona Theoren. "FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF MOBILE BANKING TECHNOLOGY BY THE ELDERLY IN SOUTH AFRICA." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75466.

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Emerging technologies and innovations have provided smart solutions for conducting business and enhancing the livelihood of individuals, particularly those in developing countries. A high penetration of smartphones and technological advancements have afforded banking consumers an opportunity to transact on mobile electronic banking platforms using mobile devices such as smartphones. This method of banking has been perceived as convenient and cost-effective in the market, providing consumers with full access to their bank account profiles and the ability to manage it from anywhere, and at any t
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Yerushalmi, Orit. "Coping and satisfaction with life of retired elderly females in a residence for the aged." Thesis, University of Port Elizabeth, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/383.

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Demographically the aged are the fastest growing group both world-wide and in South Africa but despite this, psychologists have neglected psycho-geriatric research and its importance. In the past, old age has been studied by psychologists as a deviation from the norm of youth. The primary focus has been on the rate of cognitive decline, the process of social withdrawal and the etiology of dementia. Although these issues are of significant importance, the positive aspects of aging should also be considered; thereby challenging the stereotype that old age means disengagement, decline and degener
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Smart, Rosalind Vida May. "A study of the use of prescription and non-prescription drugs by an elderly population of the Southern Peninsular area of Cape Town." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26567.

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The aims of this research were to establish the drug use patterns of an elderly population in the southern suburbs of the Cape peninsula and to determine the extent of knowledge with respect to their medicines. In addition, the relationship between drug use patterns and medication knowledge and the socioeconomic status of the elderly, the health care services utilised by them and the amount of information conveyed on medicine container labels was assessed. Two hundred and sixty non-institutionalised Caucasian elderly over the age of 65 years and living in old age residences were interviewed. T
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Hoffman, Jacobus Retief. "Older persons and intergenerational relationships in contemporary South Africa : configurations and reconfigurations in the context of poverty and HIV/AIDS." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.669925.

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Sidloyi, Sinethemba Siyakholwa. "Survival strategies of elderly women in female-headed households." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24560.

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This study is based on data from in-depth individual interviews carried out in a poor township, Ngangelizwe in Mthatha, South Africa. It discusses and describes the livelihoods and strategies of low–income households headed by elderly (>60years old) women. The study draws primarily on interviews with 15 elderly women who are receiving or not receiving State pension, selling goods or receiving or not receiving a Child Support Grant from the government for their grandchildren in order to meet the daily challenges they are faced with. It discusses the cultivation of social networks and how these
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Ndagire, Susan. "Evaluating social environments : a case study of residential satisfaction in elderly shared-housing settings in Cape Town, South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20554.

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The need for supportive non-conventional housing environments that encourage cohesion, conflict resolution, independence, self-disclosure, organisation, residential influence and physical comfort, amongst elderly residents is becoming critical, yet the evaluation of existing elderly housing settings is often overlooked. The aim of the research was to identify residents' perceptions of the social climate in shared housing settings, a non-conventional housing initiative being undertaken by non-profit organisations for the low-income elderly population group in Cape Town, South Africa. A case res
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Kuča, Adam. "Determination of the prevalence and diversity of viral gastroenteritis infections and secretor status in the elderly population of the Tshwane region in South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/73858.

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Diarrhoeal disease is considered the second most common cause of morbidity and fourth most common cause of mortality, worldwide. Low-income countries such as those in Africa and Asia bear the greatest burden of gastroenteritis. Diarrhoeal disease affects individuals of all ages, however, children <5 years of age, the immunocompromised and the elderly population ≥65 years of age are most severely affected. The elderly population, particularly immunocompromised patients residing in long-term care facilities represent high-risk groups for gastroenteritis and su
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Bell, Simon Robert. "Housing and hopes: Mowbray's elderly whites and the effects of reforms in South African property legislation." Thesis, University of Cape Town, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23155.

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Bustin, Lara. "The South African state old age pension : a reconsideration of the effects of the state old age pension on the living arrangements of the elderly in South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/4374.

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Govender, Thashlin. "The health status of the elderly receiving an old age pension in urban communities in the City of Cape Town." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/71774.

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Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In developing countries the increasing number of the aged are often viewed as a problem. In particular, the indigent elderly residing in poor urban areas are at risk of becoming marginalised and underserved. The Western Cape has the third largest elderly population in proportion to the total population in the country. Social assistance in the form of a monthly pension is paid out to all elderly who pass a national means test carried out by South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). An assessment of the characteristics and he
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Walton, Karen Lynn. "The relationship between religion/spirituality and the general psychological well-being of the institutionalized elderly population in the Eastern Cape, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/5708.

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Psychological well-being has a number of known benefits and is important for the quality of life of the elderly in particular. South Africa can be considered a religious country with the majority of citizens identifying with some religious orientation. The elderly are considered to be a more religious segment of the population, leading to a quantitative exploratory study being undertaken in order to ascertain whether a correlation exists between psychological well-being and religiosity/spirituality in the elderly institutionalised population of South Africa. The General Psychological Well-Bein
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Safi, Morid Ahmad, and Rowaid Nasrallah. "Knowledge and attitude of oral health among caregivers in nursing homes for elderly in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa. : A Cross-sectional study." Thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, HHJ. Oral hälsa, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-36356.

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Background: Elderly today have an increased life expectancy and retaining their teeth longer than before, it is important that healthcare-professionals have knowledge about oral health and how to prevent oral diseases. Objective: To study knowledge and attitude of oral health among caregivers at nursing homes in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa. Method: The study was a quantitative cross-sectional study. Data was collected by a questionnaire representing four dimensions; Internal Locus of Control, External Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy and Oral Health Care Beliefs (OHCB), consisting questi
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Van, Vuuren Annemari. "The association between influenza vaccination and hospitalization rates of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions among elderly members of a private medical scheme during the winter season of 2004 in South Africa." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04302009-134441.

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Van, Niekerk Charlotte. "The effect of exercise and relaxation training on blood pressure of elderly hypertensives." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9269.

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Phele, Johanna Kedibone. "An illustration of the self-actualising tendency (S.A.T.) in an elderly diabetic group in Meadowlands-Soweto." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/643.

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Gounden, Krishna Steven. "An assessment of the diffusion of mobile technology applications among the elderly in the Gauteng province." 2013. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001220.

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M. Tech. Business Administration<br>Some innovations are accepted very quickly, while others are not. Knowing how technology and innovations are diffused within a social system helps understand the behaviour of its members. If one can identify the individuals, when they adopt the technology, and the reasons that led them to do so at that time, one can characterize their behaviour and perhaps hasten the acceptance and diffusion of an innovation. The aim of this study was to provide strategic insight into the adoption of mobile phone technology by 52 senior citizens in the south of Johannesburg,
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Mkhize, Nkumbulo Xolile. "Situational analysis of free-living elderly in Umlazi township." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/708.

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Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Magister Technologiae: Consumer Science Food and Nutrition, Durban University of Technology, 2011.<br>The objective of the study was to conduct a situational analysis of elderly people on state pension living in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. The research focused on the socioeconomic status, dietary intake, nutritional status, and health status of this community. Methodology The sample comprised 270 (224 women and 46 men) randomly selected elderly people within the 12 wards of Umlazi. The methods used for as
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Neser, C. A. "Stress-related immunosuppression in the elderly : a life change perspective." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6412.

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M.A.<br>Clayton (1996) cites studies of stress experienced by the elderly, such as rape (Frank et al. 1984) o catastrophic financial loss (Ganzini et al. 1990) (such as in burglary or hijacking) that have indicate( that these stresses may result in the onset of major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder response is depression. This study will attempt to compare elderly persons (Group 1) having been admitted to an old age facility less than two years prior, with a matched sample of same (Group 2) having been resident a the same facility for longer than that. This subdivision int
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Kosse, Alpha K. M. "HIV/AIDS and elderly health : the experiences of caregivers living in HIV affected households." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9175.

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More than three decades after the outbreak of the AIDS pandemic, sub-Saharan Africa is home to the largest epidemic in the world. Over 70% of infected people live in this region and are aged 15–49 years. Given that it is at this age that young adults are more likely to start families, their death as a result of AIDS gives rise to the crisis of AIDS-orphaned children. Several studies show that the number of AIDS orphans is on the rise and can reach up to 18 million throughout the continent. Generally, patients expect to be admitted in formal health care facilities for adequate treatment but the
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Nzama, Thobile Immaculate. "Transport issues affecting access to services by the elderly in rural areas : a case study of Maphumulo district." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3063.

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Transport forms an essential element of people's lives. It is transport which determines how people access important resources and it influences the mobility of people. Transport availability improves access to resources and hence fights isolation, which derives from lack of access to resources. This case study examines the influence of transport on access to state grants and health services. The study was based on sample of 170 recipients of state grants and was carried out in September 2000. A quantitative survey through face-to-face interviews of pensioners and other recipients of state gra
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Lutchman, Raksha. "The effects of exercise and lifestyle change on hypertension in the elderly." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9293.

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D.Litt. et Phil.<br>Hypertension amongst older adults is one of the highest indices of prevalence in the general population, both in the United States and in South Africa. Due to this high 'indices in South Africa, it has. a tendency to develop into malignant hypertension, resulting in high indices of morbidity and mortality. Seniors South Africans, mainly Black South Africans (more than elsewhere in the world), face severe indices of morbidity and mortality as a result of uncontrolled, untreated or poorly treated hypertension. For this reason, the HELPS Project (Hypertension, Exercise and Lif
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Ndadza, M. "Perceived health benefits of participating in physical activity amongst elderly people in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province South Africa." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/824.

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Singo, Vhudivhusi Julia. "The impact of HIV/AIDS on elderly people in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/94.

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Malungana, Lario. "A framework for the implementation of smartcard system for grant payments in rural South Africa." 2015. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001929.

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M. Tech. Business Information Systems<br>The South African government provides grants for social assistance as an income. The Social Grant is paid by South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) using the Smartcard System for distribution of funds to beneficiaries who are classified as: Old Age Grant; Child Grant; War Veteran Grant; Foster Care Grant; Disability Grant; Care Dependency Grant; and Grant-in-Aid. Smartcard System was implemented for the developed countries and developing countries, however, in South Africa, the implementation appears to have some deficiencies. The implementation i
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Govender, Theloshni. "Analysis of the nutritional status and dietary intake data of a group of elderly at a day and frail care centre in Verulam." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/712.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Technology: Food and Nutrition Consumer Science, Durban University of Technology, 2011.<br>Background: South Africa, a richly diverse developing country has been faced by the consequences of transition attributed to urbanisation and acculturation. A Westernised lifestyle has, therefore, resulted in increasing disease patterns that are characterized by a combination of poverty-related diseases together with the emerging chronic diseases. The shift to a Westernised lifestyle has resulted to a shift in the composition of
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Ntsoane, Mologadi Dimakatso. "Burden and determinats of blindness and visual impairment among elderly in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1782.

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Thesis (Ph. D. (Medical Sciences)) -- University of Limpopo, 2016.<br>The burden of visual impairment is a major health problem worldwide, especially in the rural and remote areas of developing countries. Visual impairment does not only affect the productivity of the individuals affected, but may also result in a loss of income for those caring for them, which is time consuming. Globally, the majority of instances of visual impairment can be avoided or treated, if detected early. Therefore, it was considered important to evaluate the burden and determinants of blindness and visual impairment i
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Ogunmefun, Catherine Ajibola. "The impacts of adult HIV/AIDS mortality on elderly women and their households in rural South Africa." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/7071.

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This thesis examines the impacts of adult HIV/AIDS related mortality on elderly women and their households in Agincourt, a rural area in the north-eastern part of South Africa. It focuses specifically on demographic, socio-economic and socio-cultural impacts of adult AIDS and non-AIDS illness/death on near-old women aged 50-59 and older women aged 60 and above. The study uses the Agincourt Health and Demographic Surveillance System (AHDSS) 2004 census data which contains some history about individuals and their households (e.g. household mortality experience between 1992 and 2004). The
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Matiwane, N. B. "Development of a food multimix to address malnutrition amongst the elderly." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/278.

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M. Tech. (Department of Hospitality, Faculty of Human Sciences), Vaal University of Technology<br>Introduction and purpose - The study was conducted in order to determine the nutritional status of the elderly attending a care centre in Sharpeville in order to develop a novel food item, to address malnutrition and to test and analyse the novel food item for acceptability (sensory analysis) and shelflife. Methodology - A randomly selected sample of 170 elderly, including males and females, aged sixty and above participated in the research. A cross-sectional survey included sociodemographic, he
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Fourie, Marinda. "Effects of mat Pilates on cardio-metabolic and physical fitness parameters in the elderly in Pretoria, South Africa." 2012. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001213.

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M. Tech. Clinical Technology.<br>Aims of this study was designed to: 1. Evaluate the effects of mat Pilates on cardiometabolic parameters in the elderly, by: a) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on resting heart rate (HR) in the elderly; b) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on resting blood pressure (BP) in the elderly; c) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on fasting glucose levels in the elderly; d) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on total cholesterol (TC) in the elderly and e) Evaluating the effects of mat Pilates on triglycerides (TG) in the elderly. 2. Evaluate the effect
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Simpson, Marti. "The influence of an abductor pollicis longus strengthening program on the symptoms experienced by elderly females presenting with early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st carpo-metacarpal joint : a pilot study for an experimental pre-test/post-test design." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11126.

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Introduction: Elderly females are predominantly left impaired by the degenerative impact which osteoarthritis has on the 1st CMC joint. Research supports the successful implementation of early stage conservative management. Aim: To determine the viability of performing a full scale study to investigate the influence of an abductor pollicis longus strengthening program on the symptoms experienced by elderly females presenting with early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st CMC joint. Objectives: Validating data gathering instruments; evaluating methods and procedures used for recruiting, randomizati
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Mngadi, Sithabile. "Health in a changing South Africa : perceptions and experiences of older people in rural KwaDumisa, KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11214.

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Older people can be defined in different ways depending on the country’s social policies and also their health status. The health interventions overlook the vulnerability of older people regarding their individual health needs and their general susceptibility to chronic illnesses. Increasing economic disparities between races and inequalities in access to health services despite a large expansion in government social grants is another growing challenge. The major socio-economic changes has also contributed and enhanced the health challenges of older people in rural areas. This study aims to in
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Phaka, Mpudi Elizabeth. "The experiences of elderly women (goGogetters) in assisting orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS at Musina in the Limpopo Province." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20286.

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Text in English<br>Even though the prevalence of HIV has declined, South Africa continues to have a large number of people who are infected with HIV. Most communities still have to deal with the effects of HIV and AIDS on orphans and vulnerable children. One way of mitigating the effects of HIV and AIDS is strengthening families and communities to provide stable care to orphans. However, most families do not have the capacity to provide sufficient care to orphans hence the need for external support from the community and civil society organisations, in this instance provided through the loveLi
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Manamela, Tukishi. "South Africa’s occupational retirement system : a comparative social security perspective." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21043.

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Continuous reforms of pension systems of countries of the world remain significant considering the fact that many countries, including South Africa, face challenges of how to adequately provide for their ageing populations. South Africa’s retirement system takes a formal three-pillar approach; comprising the state old-age pension, occupational funds, and private savings. Pension provision (occupational) takes the form of retirement funds which are mostly established by employers, administered by insurance companies, and regulated by the state through legislation. South Africa does not have a p
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Grobler, Christina Johanna. "Impact of vitamins B12, B6 and folate supplementation on cardiovascular risk markers in an elderly community of Sharpeville." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1421.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Technology: Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.<br>Background: In a vulnerable low-income group with a confirmed high risk of cardiovascular disease, like the elderly in the Sharpeville care centre, an acute intervention is needed in order to improve their health profile. Previous studies suggested homocysteine lowering by vitamin B12, B6 and folate supplementation. The effect of vitamin B12, B6 and folate supplementation on the inflammatory response, thrombotic risk, lipid profile
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David, Vanashree. "The legal obligations of retirement fund trustees in respect of section 37c of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956." Diss., 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8623.

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Prior to the introduction of section 37C into the Pension Funds Act. 24 of 1956, the benefit payable as a result of the death of a member would devolve in accordance with his last will and testament or the provisions of intestate succession. The advent of section 37C brought a statutory regime which expressly excludes freedom of testation and rather looks to the board of a fund to distribute the death benefit. The board may only pay the dependants of a deceased (either factual or legal) or the persons he has recorded on his nomination form. The section relies on the board to exercise its discr
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Moosa, R. "Medical tax benefits to South African taxpayers : an overview." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23734.

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This study presents an overview of the medical expenditure allowed to taxpayers in the South African Income Tax Act, 58 of 1962 (hereafter the “Income Tax Act”). The study traces the changes made to the allowed expenditure over time. Changes made to the Income Tax Act, illustrating the effect of qualifying medical expenses on the income of persons with disabilities in terms of the Income Tax Act, are described. Certain provisions of the Income Tax Act, as well as other legislation dealing with persons with disabilities, were analysed. Furthermore, the research shows the effect of moderate to s
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Nkosi, Vusumuzi. "Association between dust from gold mine dumps respiratory symptoms and diseases among adolescents and the elderly in Gauteng and North West Provinces South Africa." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/56941.

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Research studies have shown that both indoor and air pollution are the main risk factors for the burden of respiratory diseases, elderly people and the children are mostly affected. Various risk factors have been associated with respiratory diseases, including gender, socioeconomic status, tobacco smoking habits, occupational environment and polluting fuel used for residential cooking/heating. No studies have investigated whether exposure to dust from mine dumps or living in close proximity to mine pose an increased for respiratory diseases, whether this exposure is involved in the development
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Tengimfene, Nikelwa F. "The work-family conflict experienced by South African women of different race groups : a phenomenological study." Diss., 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3181.

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The family roles and responsibilities are still allocated along the gender lines. Women assume primary child care and household roles despite working fulltime. They suffer from work-family conflict as they battle with these competing demands. A phenomenological approach was adopted for this study. The existing literature was used in defining work-family conflict, looking at different work-family theories; development of gendered defined roles, motherhood and demands brought on by women working fulltime. The semi-structured interview was used for data collection. The themes which emerged s
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Marumo-Ngwenya, Kuda. "Impact of a soy feeding programmme on the nutritional status of an elderly community in Sharpeville." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/254.

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D. Tech. (Food Service Management, Dept. of Hospitality, Faculty of Human Sciences)|cVaal University of Technology<br>Main Purpose of the study: To evaluate the impact of soy protein feeding intervention over a period of six months on the nutritional status of an elderly (≥60 years old) community of Sharpeville, in which poverty, household food security and malnutrition were prevalent. Methods: An experimental design that had no control group but a comparison between hypercholesterolaemic (HC) and normocholesterolaemic (NC) groups was used with 134 randomly selected elderly respondents. The
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Ndlovu, Busisiwe Adelaide. "A model to improve the quality of life for elderly people living in a rural setting of uThungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2431.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctoral Degree in Nursing, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.<br>Background An increase in the world's population of ageing people is occurring not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. In South Africa, the proportion of the population aged 50 and over increased from 14.8% in 2006 to 15% in 2009 and is predicted to be 19% by 2030. This means that the supply of services for the elderly people should match the demand at all times, otherwise the quality of life of these senior citizens will b
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Labuschagne, Jean. "Pastorale handelinge met en vir die tagtig plus ouer persoon." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21710.

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Text in Afrikaans<br>Hierdie navorsing vorm deel van die kerk se roeping tot barmhartigheid en fokus op daardie aspek van die bediening wat gemoeid is met die welsyn van die tagtig plus ouer persoon in die besonder. ʼn Kwalitatiewe studie binne ‘n prakties-teologiese raamwerk is deur middel van in-diepte onderhoude onder die tagtig plus ouer persone, geestelike leiers en verpleegspersoneel betrokke by bejaardesorg, in Mosselbaai gedoen. Die bou van verhoudings, die voer van ‘n sinvolle en menswaardige bestaan, om verstaan te word en onvoorwaardelik aanvaar te word, het duidelik uit die resultat
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