Care facilities for elderly people in Odisha

Today Publication, 2018

The 21st century is generally being considered as the „century of the elderly‟ and population ageing is one of the most important global trends of the period. The problems arising out of it have varied implications for developing and developed countries. In India, as a result of the change in the age composition of the population over time, there has been a progressive increase in both the number and proportion of aged people. The proportion of the population aged 60 years or more has been increasing consistently over the last century, particularly after 1951. According to official population projections, the number of elderly persons will rise to approximately 140 million by 2021. As a development concern, the projected increase of the elderly population in India may pose mounting pressures on various socio-economic fronts. Also, elderly population faces a myriad of challenges - social, physical, psychological and economic which are unique to them. It warrants greater attention to ageing-related issues and for economic and social policies to become elderly friendly. To create opportunities for positive aging, there is a need for understanding elderly persons on various aspects and to initiate policy and programme debates about ageing in India. In this context, a national conference on „Emerging Challenges of Elderly: Implementation of Programme and Policy Making‟ was organized by the Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras School of Social Work, Chennai in collaboration with ASTRA- Social Work Forum of the Department. The conference was sponsored by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This edited volume of the book, published as the outcome of the conference, contains empirical papers, case studies and conceptual papers. These are included in five different domains namely Ageing: Issues and Challenges, Ill Health and Well Being of Elderly, Aging in Institutions, Social Policies and Programmes for Elderly, and Positive Ageing: Outlook and Approaches. The book will help to identify the emerging areas of key concern in elderly care and protection. It has high relevance to government departments, policy planners, educationists, researchers, social workers, parents, children and especially for those elderly who fight for their rights and privileges.

2011

This paper aims at evaluating the situation of the elderly dependency in different states of India from the perspectives of demography, economy and the changes in the life expectancy. The situation is evaluated through a conventional measure of old age dependency ratio (OADR) and an economic measure of old age economic dependency rate (OAEDR) and a latest measure of prospective old age dependency ratio (POADR).The use of census data, 2001 and state wise life tables (2004-2008) are made to arrive at conclusions. The focus of the paper is on emphasising the point that elders are not burdens, in spite of the fact that they contribute at very low mark to the economy, they are socially an asset. Few suggestions are provided by which dependency could be disburdened and old age security can be strengthened. At the end, few of the government policies to counter the old age insecurity are provided to look at the presently functioning administrative machinery.

BSSS Journal of Social Work, 2015

Aging refers to the regular changes that occur in mature genetically representative organism as they advance in chronological age which is resulted through continue improving condition of economic status, demographic transition, declined fertility and mortality due to advancement in health services which implied longer life span. Nowadays aging is a global concern, in India nearly 10% are having the old age income security, which contributes in care as well as abuse of elderly. The growth rate of aged population is higher than the overall growth rate which indicates in upcoming times there would be a presence of elder–friendly infrastructure and safeguards in India with more emphasizing on their core issues especially violence and abuse. At old age productive contribution declines and one tends to be economically dependent. He/she can probably face various problems like social and psychological with continuously increasing problem of health. In India various timely efforts have been made through programs and policies for the elderly to tackle these issues. However, these measures could not achieve the target due to implementation and monitoring constraints via government strategies, the issue is remaining about the violence and abuse among elderly, which needed effective measures to overcome the upcoming concerns via upgrading the strategies. In this paper, government programs and policies are critically analyzed to highlight their strength towards care and dignity, and weaknesses in sense of violence and abuse. This paper will be helpful for the researchers, social workers, programs and policy makers, NGO working for elderly and those who all are working in the field of geriatrics etc. for effective application of healthy aged in India from all aspects.

2021

The condition of the elderly could be dealt with two perspectives in India. One, which confirms that due to social and demographic changes Indian elderly are facing trouble; second stands that yet the forces of social change has been penetrated the Indian society and elderly are in better position than the past. This paper is review of research analysing how the elderly are taken care by the family? How far the forces of social change have influenced the Indian society? Their health conditions, treatment seeking behaviours, welfare services of the government, certain challenges that have arisen for their condition and some solutions have also been explained on the basis of secondary sources of data.

Old age' or 'the aged' or 'Population Ageing', 'elderly' are the terms quite popular for academic usages to denote a bio-sociological process under which human grows older. However, a person's usefulness and images in the society diminishes because of his or her age. India has entered into an era of ageing society with demographic transition which has resulted in the continuous increase of the population of the elderly. Graying population, i.e. increasing the population of elderly is one of the most 'significant characteristics' of the 20 th Century and the first quarter of the 21 st Century known as the "age of ageing". The increasing number of aged has given rise to the dilution of traditional support system in India. In olden days, the aged were greatly respected for their wisdom and kept with a great care in the family fold. However, with rapid urbanization, modernization and changes in social structure, the traditional joint family system is gradually giving way to the nuclear family. As a result, an alarming threat to smooth and comfortable lives of the aged has cropped up. They are gradually becoming appendage and burden on the family. There is a breakdown of the family system structurally and functionally and the support base for the elderly is eroding.

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

Background: Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%. In 2050, 80% of older people will be living in low and middle income countries. All countries face major challenges to ensure that their health and social systems are ready to make the most of this demographic shift.Methods: The present Study was a cross-sectional study done for 1 year in 2016 in which 600 households were selected by simple random sampling in Gwalior city in which the knowledge and awareness of various Government health scheme and policies and their day to day utilization in their life were assessed. A predesigned and pretested interview based structured questionnaire was used for data collection. They were analysed and interpreted by appropriate software and various statistical tests were applied.Results: The maximum no. of participants 112 (54.9%) knew about railways/road transport/air travel concessions provided to Senior citizens, 23....

Journal of Psychosocial Wellbeing, 2020

In Quran, Surat Al-'Isra' 17:23-24 states “if a person is reaching towards late adulthood alone or with their partner, shouldn't be ill-treated, abused, offended but supposed to be served with affection, respect, generosity, and courtesy”. Elderly abusing increases but in a hidden way. Elderly abuse is a highly traumatic phenomenon which tormented and arising with severe problems like physical injury, emotional and mental problems, etc. which affects the elderly people life adversely. Most often the victim of elderly abuse did not report it due to family privacy and reputation. It is prevailing in all kinds of socio-economic groups, religious community, and gets across urban-rural areas. This study is performed with a literature search from Google, Google Scholar, Research Gate, Springer, PubMed correlated to elder abuse in India whether inhome, community or institutions. A paper published after 2000 to 2019 was found using the keywords: elder abuse in India, elderly problems, elder mistreatment, abuse against the elder, physical and social abuse of elderly. The literature relevant to the concerned study was reviewed published and peerreviewed journals written in the English language. The researcher also outlook on the latest international and national reports like WHO Report, HelpAge India Report, etc. Elderly abuse results in depression, isolation, injury, neglect, and even death. There were very few empirical studies on elder abuse in India. This vulnerable group needs special attention for their protection and securing their life and well-being. It is an alarming state of public health priority. There should be an urgent need to modify social attitudes, set up separate administration for elderly peoples to report the cases. Social workers, medical workers, and gerontologists, and other administrators work in collaboration for quick and strong implementation of effective practices for them.

Army Institute of Law Journal, 2019

Indian Journal Of Psychological Science, 2019

According to the report, Aging in the 21st Century: A Celebration and a Challenge submitted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and HelpAge International (October 2012), 80% of the world's older people will live in developing countries. It is important to note that in 2010 there were 23 aged economies; by 2040 there will be 89. The report further points out that over 1/3 of world's older persons will live in China and India, and India will be the home to 1 out of every 6 of the world's older persons by 2050. The elderly form 8% of India's population. This translates to over a 100 million people above the age of 60 years. The 2001 Census highlighted the feminisation of the elderly population in India. For women, being female has meant a lifetime of discrimination at home and elsewhere which continues even in old age. Approximately 66% of elderly women are fully dependent on others; 32% do not own any assets of their own. The WHO report further points out that Aging is taking place alongside other broad social trends that will affect the lives of older people. Economies are globalizing, people are more likely to live in cities, and technology is evolving rapidly. Demographic and family changes mean there will be fewer older people with families to care for them. People today have fewer children, are less likely to be married, and are less likely to live with older generations. With declining support from families, society will need better information and tools to ensure the well-being of the world's growing number of older citizens. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to devise ways of taking care of the elderly citizens and situate the caregiving process in Indian context.