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- Title
Exploring the Life Experiences of Elderly Persons Living in Paid Old Age Home: A Brief Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Roy, Kheyali; Prakash, Shaurya; Shetty, Kannappa V.; Bamney, Urmila; Singh, Balkar
- Abstract
Introduction: Aging is the process of becoming older. Earlier old age homes were known by the name of Alms-houses. In recent time's individualism, independence, and achieved position in the family have become a part of family culture in India. Sometimes, the separation is generated by the old themselves when they feel self-sufficient and desire independence. The practice of institutionalizing the elderly population is a broad-spreading concept in the modern world, and the number of old age homes is increasing at an alarming rate. Materials and Methods: The study explores the life experiences of the elderly living in a paid old age home. Samples were selected from an old age home with a population above the age of 65 years and institutionalized for at least 1 year. Case studies helped to fulfil the study objectives, and a semi-structured interview guide was also used. Results and Conclusion: The study found social, family, and personal issues among the elderly; some also have psycho-social issues and need specialized care at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
- Subjects
INDIA; OLD age homes; OLDER people; SOCIAL skills education; FAMILY traditions; QUALITATIVE research
- Publication
Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2024, Vol 20, Issue 1, p19
- ISSN
0974-3405
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jiag.jiag_50_23