2025/06/21 by Ikeorji, Chika, Warria, Ajwang
#Ethnic Minority #Immigrant #Newcomer #Racialized #Visible Minority
paper · doi:10.11575/prism/49534
Background: In Africa, caregiving of older adults is embedded in the culture and norms such that younger adults provide care for their parents in the home. Some older adults prefer to age in place due to abuse and lack of financial support often reported in residential care. However, in recent times, there has been a change in traditional caregiving practices due to the global increase in migration patterns caused by shifts in family structures and support systems. This scoping review aims to examine the caregiving practices in African communities, the factors that trigger the changing pattern, the impact on older adults, and its implications for transformative social work practice. This research seeks to contribute to the existing literature by offering a deeper understanding of the dynamics of changing patterns in caregiving practices within African communities. Methods/Approach: A secondary method of data collection will be used to gather relevant information for this study. The literature will be sourced from reputable academic articles and books from various reputable academic databases. Results/Observations: The findings of this study will provide insights into the caregiving practices of older adults. It will reveal how migration, abuse, and lifestyles have impacted caregiving practices, care recipients, and caregivers. Findings will show how social workers involved in care for older adults advocate, protect, rehabilitate, and educate both care recipients, their families, and communities to enhance the well-being and resilience of older adults in African communities. Conclusion: The collaboration of family members, policymakers, and social workers will lead to intervention strategies that address the unique circumstances African communities face due to the changing pattern in caregiving practices of older adults.