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The Changing Perception of Ageing in Yoruba Culture and Its Implications on the Healthof the Elderly

The incidence of HIV/AIDS, unemployment, dwindling income generation, and pattern of urbanization has serious impacts on ageing in many societies especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence has undoubtedly changed the perception of ageing and the roles of the elderly in these societies. Specifically there is rapid ageing and increased mortality rate for the elderly. The elderly people are now saddled with the responsibilities of caring for HIV/AIDS orphans and widows, and still living on dwindling income generation. Many other adults who are supposed to act as supports for the aged have dr…