Question

Discuss the problems of the aged in contemporary india

Answer 1

In the older age, all body systems show decrements in physiological reserves. Degenerative process starts in this age and complications and sequelae of chronic long-term diseases eg, hypertension and diabetes make their appearance. In the elderly multiple pathologies are often encountered. Common disease conditions found in the elderly are: Parkinson's disease, depression, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, tuberculosis and cancer of the lung, osteo-arthritis of various joints, diabetes, hypertension, cataract, hearing loss and so on. While suggesting food for the elderly, one should take into account the small amounts of food with minimum sugar and fats but lots of fresh vegetables and fruits taken in small quantities but more frequently. Physical activity and exercise is good at all ages including old age. Psychological problems frequently arise among the elderly. They result from many factors eg, difficulties with memory, loss of hearing, financial difficulties, feeling of insecurity, chronic unrelieved pain, diffuse atrophy of the brain, etc. Depression is the commonest of the psychological problems of the aged. Alzheimer's disease, dementia are some other problems often arise out of the ageing process. All old people and not-so-old ones should be encouraged to continue stimulating mental activity with the same vigour as we advise them to continue physical activity.

Answer 2

Ageing as a social problem emerged in India in the recent years. It is estimated that 2050, most of the Population of India is attaining their old ages.

The problems of the aged in Contemporary India are:-

• Loneliness- The old age people often suffer from loneliness. Children of them migrated to abroad for their further studies and thus, they left behind in villages. This is considered as one of the major reason why old age homes are opened in India at a faster pace.

• Negligence- Old age people are frequently neglected as they are unable to do any work by themselves. The care of them are neglected based on the economic dependence also.

• Abuse- Studies shown that the Aged people are abused severely at their homes by their own ward.

• Lack of empathy- Empathy is defined as the ability to imagine how other person feel so as to understand their state of mind and feelings. This is what the current society will not able give to old aged.

• Against lack of treatment- The aged people needs treatment, but the wards of them are not able to provide sufficient health treatment to them.

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