This paper is based on a descriptive research design by secondary data method to describe the factors affecting the elderly quality of life. This review presents challenges faced by ageing elderly and gives a timely warning of the enormous health system challenges alarming in India’s near future, at a time when Indian social care and health system are unprepared to handle the existing burden of elderly care of the Indian population. The future burden of elderly care emphasize on the prevention of high risk factors for chronic diseases and mental health disabilities which has great impact on quality of life of elderly and there is urgent need for strong call for action on addressing socio-cultural norms, health service planning and funding, workforce training and preparation for the Indian Ageing society. The challenges for the health and social care services are huge, with substantial financial and workforce planning predicaments.
Quality of life, Ageing, Social Support, NCDs, Mental health, Health Care Services
