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When it feels like things are falling apart, who can we call? Grandmothers! We’ll hear from older women who are leading positive social change initiatives in their local communities, regions, countries and around the world. They are a part of a global movement recognizing the unique position older women hold in their societies. Be inspired by the grandmother changemakers who hold us together and make us stronger. Learn more at www.grandmothercollective.org.
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Philomena Anywanu: Defining Elder Care for Rural Nigeria
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Philomena Anyanwu is a gerontologist and social worker who has dedicated over 14 years to bringing about systemic change in the physiological, social, spiritual, and economic well-being of the ever-growing demographic of older persons in Nigeria. Her work has involved navigating and rethinking cultural stigmas, inadequate healthcare information and access, and limited financial support, all of which ultimately isolate the elderly in rural communities. By fostering organic, mutual support networks, her NGO, El-Aged Care, and healthcare coalition, ACSPOPIN, are changing the narrative in rural communities to one where the elderly, particularly grandmothers, are valued as focal points. On a personal front, Philomena also prioritizes her own self-care, for instance, by returning to the city to take long walks, or even by graciously letting us interview her here on the Grandma Magic Podcast.
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