Category: Africa
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Under-Diagnosed and Often Overlooked: Elder Abuse in South Africa
This article is the first part of a two-part series on elder abuse in South Africa. Click here to read Part 2. This year marks the tenth anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The United Nations established WEAAD to bring communities around the globe together in raising awareness about elder abuse. Although this…
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A Snapshot of Violence Against Elderly Women in Tanzania
The African Union has proclaimed 2016 African Year of Human Rights, with a special focus on the rights of women. As the continent celebrated International Women’s Day this past March, it not only took the time to commemorate African women, but also to remind and encourage its citizens to address the obstinate gender inequalities that…
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Aquatic Wellness: Designing Functional Pools for A Personalized Experience
“This design to the length, reach, and breadth parameters of the body human translates into the least amount of energy, water, and space for the most exercise and traction. Do more with less…then reuse it.” The Vertical Pool Aquatic therapy is a process wherein the body is submerged in a pool of warm water and…
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