In the changing environment, nuclear families are keeping the elderly away from the threshold of the house
Vijay GarG
The elders of the house are called the foundation of the family, keeping in mind the experience of the elders, they should be consulted. His affection and love is priceless. The elderly are increasing rapidly in our country, but the resources available for them are decreasing. In such a situation, it becomes the responsibility of all of us to integrate them into the life of the communities, to take care of them physically and mentally, instead of keeping them aside.where they can make a substantial contribution to improving social conditions.
It is very important to try to convert the ‘problem’ of the elderly into a ‘solution’. As the country’s aging population and health challenges emerge, the largest comprehensive national survey in the country has been conducted to scientifically examine the health, economic and social determinants and consequences of the aging population in India. This is India’s first and the world’s largest survey so far, which measures social, health and economic well-being.Provides longitudinal databases for the purpose of formulating policies and programs for aging populations. It includes a representative sample of countries and states, socio-economic profile, comprehensive, contextual focus, longitudinal design, data collection, quality control and use of Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) technology for Geographic Information System (GIS). This will lead to synergy in various national health programmes. emerging demographic, socio-economic and other relevant sectors in the country Keeping in view the trends, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is formulating a National Policy for Senior Citizens, which covers issues like financial and food security, health care and nutrition, a growing India to have a healthy future population Will live longer. Research indicates that 12% of India’s population will be above the age of 60 by 2030 and according to the United Nations Population Fund; This is expected to increase to 19.4% by 2050. more than men aged 60+There are going to be women.
Increasing longevity has led to an increase in the number of people over the age of 80, accounting for about 11 million people. With nearly 6 lakh people above the age of 100, India will have the largest number of people by 2050. The number of senior citizens is expected to increase from 10.38 crore in 2011 to 17.3 crore in 2026 and 30 crore in 2050. In such a situation, the need for programs for their welfare increases. increase in life expectancy, nuclearization of families, their day-to-day maintenance andDependence on others for age-related difficulties; The life of elderly people is a difficult challenge. The problem is compounded for older women due to greater economic dependence. In rural areas, where 70% of the elderly live, economic reasons and poor quality of medical services leads to a serious situation, especially for those over 80 years of age. 5.1 crore elderly population is living below poverty line and due to increasing crimes against senior citizens, the condition of elderly peopleThat’s pathetic. The percentage of senior citizens of India has been increasing at an increasing rate in recent years and this trend is likely to continue. According to the State of World Population 2019 report, six percent of India’s population was 65 years and above. The increase in life expectancy, though desirable, has brought new challenges to the modern world. The problem of increasing population has become a matter of concern for many countries today.
Provisions for pensions and healthcare are falling short in the budget. from 100 million Home to more elderly people and with the number expected to triple over the next three decades, India faces many challenges. In the changing environment, nuclear families are keeping the elderly away from the threshold of the house. Children have started liking PUBG instead of grandmother’s story, elders have longed to talk to their children. They are falling prey to loneliness in some corner of the house. In such a situation, their mental-economic-social problems are increasing. Pension is decreasing in front of inflation. Elderly included in Ayushman scheme There is a dire need to bring separate schemes for the elderly including their health care. So that in every household the elderly are seen as a blessing and not a burden.
Vijay Garg Retired Principal Educational Columnist Malout Punjab