PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8(III) July 2023/32-42 /5

AUTHOR: Dr Sucheta Paul^[1] , Ms. Anuja Das^[2]

TITLE: THE ELDERLY IN OLD AGE HOMES: A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES IN KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

ABSTRACT: The number of elderlies across the world are on the rise. The situation is same in India. The demand for old age homes is also rising. The researchers have tried to explore the social and economic situation of the residents living in the old age homes of Kolkata and the reasons that compelled the elderlies to shift to old age homes. It was revealed that  care of the elderly have become a challenge for nuclear families. Children with or without means often consider their elderly parents as a burden. Elderlies without financial means, finding it difficult to support themselves, fall back on old age homes. Elderlies with financial resources but lacking in family support move to old age homes for care and support. Some also move to old age homes for independent living. Old age homes provide the much-needed emotional support and care to the elderly. The researchers suggest that living in an institution should be the last resort for all. Families with elderly members should be helped/supported to take care of their elderlies.

KEYWORDS: Elderly, Old age homes, Family

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