Age-friendly initiatives - Ghana
J Nutr Health Aging. 2024 Apr 25;28(5):100246. doi: 10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100246. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
The global increase in the population of older persons has profound inter-sectoral implications, necessitating the development of age-friendly initiatives at the global and national levels. While progress has been relatively slower across Sub-Saharan African countries, highlighting existing commendable initiatives is essential to identify the current gaps and promote the development of strategies and interventions to promote age-friendly societies. This mini-review highlights some of the key initiatives in Ghana in the areas of policy, healthcare, finance, social services, education and research and in promoting dementia-friendly communities.
PMID:38669857 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100246
Authors
![Sally Yalley](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Sally%20Yalley.jpg?h=e07fd18a&itok=wSdegIfh)
Sally Yalley, MD, MSc
Medical Doctor, Dementia Advocate
![Brian Lawlor](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/brian-lawlor.png?h=bc3dcdbc&itok=clmeu0JZ)
Brian Lawlor, MD, FRCPI, FRCPsych
Site Director, Trinity College Dublin
![Roman Romero-Ortuno](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Roman%20Romero-Ortuno.jpg?h=87136cbf&itok=HbprLyxl)
Román Romero Ortuño, Lic Med, MSc, PhD
Professor in Medical Gerontology