Livelihoods for old-aged people are a concern for social work practice given the deteriorating socio-economic situation of Zimbabwe. Through a qualitative lens, the study found out that over 60s are primarily surviving through peasant farming and support from family. Traditional healing is a source of income and economic capability and support from development partners. The article implicates social workers to be advocates for sustainable livelihoods support and strengthen endogenous social protection. Improved social protection coverage spearheaded by social workers and protection of the elderly against harmful practices, and genuine commitment and collaboration toward the livelihoods of the rural old aged are key.

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Guruve 社区地区 60 岁以上人群在社会经济萧条中的农村生计选择：从社会工作的角度来看


鉴于津巴布韦不断恶化的社会经济状况，老年人的生计是社会工作实践的一个问题。通过定性镜头，该研究发现，60 岁以上的人主要通过农民耕作和家庭支持生存。传统疗法是收入和经济能力的来源，也是发展伙伴的支持来源。文章建议社会工作者成为可持续生计的倡导者，支持和加强内生社会保护。由社会工作者带头改善社会保护覆盖面，保护老年人免受有害做法的侵害，以及对农村老年人生计的真正承诺和合作是关键。