The purpose of this study was to study the variety of problems and the socio-economic background that related to the 200 elderly people (M=114 & F=86), age varying from 60 years and above, residing in the 10 slums of the Siliguri municipality. These subjects were individually interviewed with the help of an interview schedule. It is found that health-related major problems were faced by 40 per cent elderly, followed by 24.5 per cent had to suffer from financial trouble, 15.5 per cent elderly found social difficulty and about 1.5 per cent elderly faced other problems. Also, there was a close association between gender and types of problems as existing a significant (p=0.01) relation among them. Moreover, each problem is further analyzed and discussed in a detailed manner. Based on the present findings it may be recommended that some measures should be taken to fulfill the needs of such elderly people by the state and society.
Elderly, Slums, Socio-economic status, Depression, Abuse, Disrespect, Health problems
