The fact remains Africa and Uganda in particular have not invested much in investigative research on ageing and this should be one of the priorities for Governments planning and budgeting. In this therefore, ARCAD will;-

The majority of older persons live in rural areas where poverty is rife, economic opportunities are limited, ill-health is common and health services are inadequate. They work in the agricultural sector, which is characterized by fluctuations in produce prices, irregular income and low returns to labour...

Ill-health is a major source of worry and stress among older persons. Common health problems of the older persons include hypertension, dementia, stroke, diabetes, heart diseases, trachoma and blindness that often lead to complications and permanent incapacitation....

Loss of a mother, father or any other parenting figure is an extreme for any child. The challenge is worsened by the loss of the second parent. This condition is intensified by the emergency of HIV and AIDS pandemic, which continues to stress many children in Uganda and the world in general.

Institutional capacity building and development are key aspects to improving service delivery and motivation of staff members.

Empower older persons groups to influence policy reforms, participate in national and international events (Elder abuse awareness days on June every year, International Day for Older persons (IDOP) October every year among other events).