National Report on the status of older persons - 1994 - 2002

Foreword
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction

1. Historical Context
2. Profile of South Africa
3. Structure of the Report

Chapter 2: Ageing in South Africa

1. Demographic Profile
2. Legal Framework
3. Institutional Arrangements

Chapter 3: Income Security and Poverty Reduction

1. Social Grants (Social Security)
2. Contributory Pension Schemes
3. Improving Social Security
4. Poverty Reduction Programmes
5. Social Relief in Distress

Chapter 4: Healthand Well Being

1. Health Policies for Older Persons
2. Health Services for Older Persons
3. Disability
4. Nutrition
5. Impact of HIV/AIDS

Chapter 5: Housing and Living Environment

1. Housing Policy
2. Special Housing for Older Persons
3. Residential Care
4. Other Basic Services

Chapter 6: Social Integration

1. Community-Based Support Programmes
2. Abuse of Older Persons
3. Volunteerism and Community Participation Amongst Older People
4. Opportunities for Learning and Sharing Knowledge

Chapter 7: Promoting the Status of Older Persons

1. Operation Dignity
2. Ministers Consultations with Older Persons
3. Legislative Reform
4. Role of Civil Society
5. South African Human Rights Commission

Chapte 8: Conclusion
Annexure A
Annexure B