International Longevity Centre-South Africa
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
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Founded in 2005, International Longevity Centre-South Africa is a non-governmental organisation based in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa working on elderly care, health, science & research +1 more.
International Longevity Centre-South Africa (ILCSA) is a not-for-profit research, education, policy and care organisation focused on population ageing, healthy and productive ageing, and the participation of older persons in society. It works in South Africa and the wider sub-Saharan African region, operating through sites at the University of Cape Town, North-West University and Vanderbijlpark, and is the only ILC centre in Africa.
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Research Programme
Elderly care · South Africa
Researches the quality of healthcare, dementia, health promotion, social protection, long-term care, family position of older persons, social inclusion and ageism in ageing populations.
Education & Training Programme
Elderly care · South Africa
Strengthens education and training in gerontology, geriatric medicine and applied gerontology, and promotes public education on ageing.
Policy & Advocacy Programme
Elderly care · South Africa
Addresses under-developed ageing policies in South Africa and the sub-region through policy analysis, advocacy and knowledge dissemination.
Care Programme & Support
Elderly care · South Africa
Empowers older persons and carers through education, training and workshops, and promotes de-institutionalised, age-friendly community care models.
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University of Cape Town, North-West University, Institute of Ageing in Africa, Optentia Research Unit, University of Oxford, University of Bristol
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