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Our Elders in the Globalized Era. Old age and society.BY: swadesin | Category: Others | Post Date: 2009-07-04
Old age is humanity's greatest invention and on an even deeper level, it invented us. India is a land where age and wisdom are traditionally respected. We live in a time of change, the impact of which is left with great strength on social provisions for the elderly members of each nation's society. Ageing refers to various deterioration in the organism. While they have been usually perceived as biological, the deterioration in mental capabilities and social adaptability is no less important. The continued growth of elderly population both in absolute terms and in relation to other segments of the society is the most significant demographic trend of the twentieth century. Throughout the human history the family has been the safest heaven for the aged. Its ties have been the most intimate and long lasting and on them the aged have relied for greatest security (Simmon.L, 1945). The rapid increase in the elderly population, the changes in the family system, the lifestyle of the younger generation have led to changes in the living arrangements of elderly both in developed countries and developing ones. Viewed from whatever angle, Old Age is characterized by diminished physical and psychic activity, altered status and role and a plethora of problems. This has serious implications for society. Several endogenous and exogenous factors give rise to variety of problems to the elderly. The processes of industrialization, commercialization, urbanization and democratization have a negative influence on the elderly. They often do not suffer from the feelings of worthlessness and alienation. Nonetheless; neither ageing nor societal changes can be halted or reserved. What is proper and viable is invigorating and streamlining of the services for the aged. It is thus; clear that institutionalized care is the need of the hour. In this paper, the study has been based on the secondary data that is based on books, journals, magazines and so on. The analysis is that in so far the care of aged is concerned, after family, institutional care or homes prefer the most plausible alternative .Theoretically, old age homes provide the basic needs of the aged, avenues for proper utilization of their spare time and an ambiance in which they live relatively free from worries and with emotional satisfaction and self-esteem. The main focus is to enhance and maintain the lives and abilities of the elderly physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. Article Source: http://www.saching.com About Author / Additional Info: Additional Articles: * For As He Thinketh: The Power of Thought * Peanut Butter - Choice Of Millions For Health And Energy * Tips to create a good Online Matrimony Profile or Shaadi biodata * Evolutionary appetite * Singapore iPhone information - Buy Apple iPhone - The invincible technology Does this article violate or infringe on your copyright ? It is a violation of our terms for authors to submit content which they did not write and claim it as their own. If this article infringes on your copyrights, then use our Contact us form with the detailed proof of infringement along with the offending article's title, URL and writer name. If you do not hear back from us then contact us again in another 10 days. Thank you. Comments on this article: (0 comments so far) * Additional comments are now closed for this article *
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