Challenges for the Elderly in the Changing Family system: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

India is going through a process of radical demographic change and ageing of the population is one of the leading aspects of this demographic transition. The overall health improvement has resulted in longer life expectancy which in turn has led to the rise in the number of persons above 60 years (thesis). Therefore in context of the changing demographic scene and family system, the challenges for the elderly are increasing at an unprecedented scale, affecting their overall social and health status. The current study discusses the challenges that elderly facing in today’s changing family system. This study used an interview schedule, case study and observation method to collect the basic data from the elderly in the age group of 60 years and above. The findings of the study revealed that most of the elderly were experiencing health and economic challenges.