Impact of Services on the Socio-Economic Aspects of the Elderly: The Case of Kibre Aregawuyan Migbare Senay Dirijit
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2013-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Studies regarding older persons is extremely scarce in Ethiopia, therefo re, research has to be
conducted wi th the survey of the socio-economic situation of older persons in Ethiopia being the
first one to be addressed The overall objective of the study was to explore the impact of care and
suppo11 services on socio-economic aspects of older persons in Kibre Aregawyan Migbare
Senay Dirijit (KAMSD). Out of the eight older persons that participated in this stud y, four were
receiving institution based care while the other four were involved in income generating
activities particularly a flourmill set up by KAMSD. Qualitative data was gathered using semistmctured
interviews and observation. The findings revealed that the problems older persons
faced before joining the organization included lack of shelter, no source of income, shortage of
food , poor access to health care services, and lack of suppo11 £i'om relatives. The study showed
that as a result of being a beneficiary in the organization, older persons were able to have a
shelter where they were given food and had access to health care; they received trainings and
were involved in income generating activities allowing them to have a source of income.
h nihe1l110re the study also indicated that older persons are not simply recipients of care; they
have the des ire to be active and contribute in whatever way they can.
Key Words: older persons, care and support services, socioeconomic aspects, non-governmental
organi zation
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older persons, care and support services, socioeconomic aspects, non-governmental organi zation