Original Articles

Community-Based Collaboration in Support of Older Persons

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 23 , issue 3 , 2013 , pages: 515–518

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2013.10820661

Author(s): Martha J. Watson North-West University, South Africa , Hester C. Klopper North-West University, South Africa , Annamarie Kruger North-West University, South Africa

Keywords: community-based , collaboration , older person , stakeholder , HIV/AIDS , recommendations

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Abstract

This study describes the processes for community-based collaboration in support of the older person living in the world of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Secondary data from study from 333 older persons (> 60 years) and 28 leaders of community agencies of and for health and wellbeing were thematically analyzed. Findings suggest that older persons are resources in community partnership for ameliorating the impact of HIV and AIDS. This would be the case even as the older people may be living with HIV or AIDS.

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