The Study of the Elderly lives: Their Concerns and Suggestions

Life is a cluster of various stages and old age forms the final phase of one's life cycle. The stage is marked by lifetime of experience. During old age, one is drained of the vitality, is compelled to become dependent on children and besides this there are number of physical, social, mental, emotional problems which act as a roadblock in smooth and comfortable living. Elderly people have given their youth, energy and skills to the nation and their families and an attempt should be made to lessed their difficulties and problems faced by them. The present study focuses on studying the problems faced by the elderly, the societial influences escalating their difficulties, evaluating the present administrative policies and provisions and after analyzing them, further suggesting measures which shall lead to positive changes in the lives of the elderly and help them live more satisfying and happier lives.