THE AGED PROBLEMS – A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

  • Unique Paper ID: 167389
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 292-296
  • Abstract:
  • Ageing is an irreparable biological process and is defined as the survival of the increasing number of individuals, who have completed their adult roles. Ageing is stated as the inevitable consequence of decline in productiveness. With the advent of technology and modernization, there has been a decrease in the mortality rate, increase in awareness, nutrition, advancement in health care facilities and an increase in life expectancy. The main purpose of this research manuscript is to acquire an understanding of the problems of the aged people in India. When individuals reach old age, the various problems that they have to experience include, decline in health conditions, retirement, financial problems, loneliness and dependence upon others. The problems that have been taken into account in this research paper include, social, economic, psychological, health, crime, abuse and other miscellaneous problems. Another area that has been included is social work interventions. There are formulation of measures and policies that aim at alleviating the problems of the elderly, provide them security, protection and focus upon their well-being.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 292-296

THE AGED PROBLEMS – A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

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