Browsing by Subject "Older person"
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The meaning and types of friendships among older females in residential care facilities
(North-West University, 2007)This research explores the meaning that older persons ascribe to the friendships in which they engage. Previous research mostly focuses on the strain that the older population places on the self-reliant community. The ... -
Relation of socio-economic status to the independent application of self-care in older persons of South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)Background Many older persons in South Africa (SA) are affected by a poor socio-economic status, leading to an increase in the use of the public healthcare sector. However, the public healthcare sector is burdened by high ... -
Die rol van die afgetrede vrywilliger in die funksionering van Potchefstroom Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes
(North-West University, 2009)Age brings about that physical strength diminishes and in many cases there is also a loss of social contact. Older people possess years of knowledge based on experience which can be applied effectively in a service centre ... -
Die rol van rekreasievoorsiening en waargenome welstand van die lede betrokke by die Potchefstroom Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes
(North-West University, 2012)Stumbo and Peterson (2004:9) argue that the participation in meaningful leisure activities may lead to the improvement of elderly people’s health, well-being and quality of life. Changes which are associated with old ... -
Self-care of older persons in the Potchefstroom district
(North-West University, 2010)The number of older persons is growing at a shocking rate. In spite of this reality, the South African health care sector does not prioritise older persons, causing their health to be poorly managed. Not only does poor ...
