article on senior citizens-stressed,senile and secluded
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There is virtually no social security for the old people in India. Often their children stay separately or far away from them, either because nuclear families have become the norm in India or due to work, and the old remain uncared. Consequently, the geriatrics are very stressed and live in seclusion. They suffer from mental and physical stress, either because of worries or due to old-age related health problems.
The situation worsens when old people become incapacitated or have to live alone on the death of either the husband or the wife. Domestic helps and other servants too may not be of help in assisting them to overcome their loneliness and boredom.
In cases where older people live with their sons or daughters and their families, quite often misunderstanding and lack of adjustment takes place as the young and old are not able to bridge their gap and make small adjustments. This has worsened with time, as materialism has taken over our lives and we are not able to make value judgements.
When the old have friends of their age group or are able to mix with people in their localities, they are able to somewhat overcome their stress and loneliness.
The situation worsens when old people become incapacitated or have to live alone on the death of either the husband or the wife. Domestic helps and other servants too may not be of help in assisting them to overcome their loneliness and boredom.
In cases where older people live with their sons or daughters and their families, quite often misunderstanding and lack of adjustment takes place as the young and old are not able to bridge their gap and make small adjustments. This has worsened with time, as materialism has taken over our lives and we are not able to make value judgements.
When the old have friends of their age group or are able to mix with people in their localities, they are able to somewhat overcome their stress and loneliness.
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