Vol 2, (2022)
Articles

Problems faced by the Elderly in Rural Karnataka: A Study

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  • Jonas Richard A.,
  • Winnie Joyce A.,
  • Rubavel M.
Jonas Richard A.
Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
Winnie Joyce A.
Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
Rubavel M.
Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59176/kjhss.v2i0.2187

Published 2021-12-30

Keywords

  • Elderly Person,
  • Ageing,
  • Well being,
  • Psychological well being

How to Cite

A., J. R., A., W. J., & M., R. (2021). Problems faced by the Elderly in Rural Karnataka: A Study. Kristu Jayanti Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KJHSS), 2, 01–09. https://doi.org/10.59176/kjhss.v2i0.2187
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Abstract

Aged people usually feel left behind and face a lot of problems and hardships, especially in some rural communities. They find it difficult to cope with many situations due to multiple factors. Their children migrate to urban areas and they experience psychological problems. They face a lot of problems such as health issues, financial issues, community support, isolation, social relationships and lack of availability of services for elderly persons. Their overall well-being is at risk in all aspects Physical, Psychological, Social and Economic. It is important to study the various factors to understand the situation of elderly people in rural Karnataka. This empirical paper focuses on the problems faced by elderly people and the status of their well being to better understand and recommend suggestions to address the issues of elderly persons in the rural areas of Karnataka.

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