Cost of Love, The

Over the last decade the HIV/AIDS epidemic has had devastating and under reported economic, social, health and psychological impacts on older women and men, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Older people are carers of those who are ill with HIV/AIDS and their orphaned children, and are themselves at risk of infection. Yet little information exists on the exact extent of the needs and contributions of older people in the fight against AIDS in Africa in general, and Tanzania in particular.

This report presents the key issues facing older women and men affected by HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, including their role in providing care and support to their sons and daughters living with HIV/AIDS and to their grandchildren. It draws on participatory research with older people, community leaders, government officials and young people in five regions of Tanzania. The study’s overall objective is to increase knowledge, understanding and awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on older people in Tanzania among public policy makers, civil society, and age care organisations.

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