This paper is based on a study that showed that most institutions and homes for the elderly in Zimbabwe are found in urban areas, and that there are more homes for Europeans than Africans. Most respondents were born outside Zimbabwe, but had lived in the country for a considerable period. Most respondents were widows. European respondents in homes were much older than their African and Coloured counterparts, and were also more educated and had better jobs than the other respondents. They tended to live near their previous place of residence and therefore had more contact with relatives and friends. They were more satisfied with their lives in institutions than their African and Coloured counterparts.
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