(Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022-07-31) Agyemang, A.; Tei-Muno, A.N.
Over the years, family and community ties in Ghana have been a major guarantor of
support provision for older persons, especially those who reside in rural areas. While the
support provided by family and community members has proved to be vital in enhancing the
well-being of older persons, it is also clear that the ties that exist between these sources of
support and older persons are gradually diminishing. This paper highlights some implications
that come with the gradual decline of communal and familial bonds for older adults.
