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Healthcare, Does it Exist?
As mentioned in the previous post, the healthcare system in Nigeria is very poor. Not only does Nigeria’s healthcare system lack proper medical knowledge, systems and equipments but it doesn’t even include the elderly, the fastest growing demographic in Nigeria. … Continue reading
More on Depression…
In Nigeria, when it comes to healthcare, mothers and children are of the highest priority. One may assume that Nigerian elders do not the get the attention that they deserve. If so, they are correct. Professor Oye Gureje, the president … Continue reading
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3 D’s: Disability, Depression, Dependence
As we all know, when you get older your body does to. Literally! Everyday tasks get a slight bit harder as your body is unable to keep up. Despite the aging of the body, many elderly people are still able … Continue reading
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“Nye m (Give Me)”: The Lack of Support Given to the Nigerian Elderly
The elderly population in Nigeria is growing at an extremely fast rate, similarly to other developed and developing countries around the world. This quick growth of the elderly population raises a lot of concerns for many Nigerians, specifically the elderly. … Continue reading
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Tagged #nigeria, adult children, elderly, emotional, family, financial, gerontology, nye m, old age, parent, quality of life, social, support
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Self-Exit Amongst Nigerian Elders
Suicide is considered a taboo globally and in many cultures. When one does commit suicide, regardless of whether or not it was fatal, people start to look at this person, their entire life and family differently. Worse than death, people … Continue reading
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Tagged #nigeria, death, elderly, elders, suicide, suicide prevention, victim, west africa, yoruba people
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Triple Jeopardy??
Young people literally have their whole life ahead of them. Despite being told to enjoy our youth and enjoy the ride, most of us wanted to grow up quickly because being older seemed more fun. After all, who didn’t want … Continue reading
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Tagged #nigeria, age, care, elderly, geriatrics, jeopardy, patriarchy, poverty, quality of life, triple, west africa, youth
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