Models and Systems of Elderly Care : Medico - Social Profile of the Inmates of Old Age Homes in Southern India

J P , Majra; Gur , Arpita

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Models and Systems of Elderly Care : Medico - Social Profile of the Inmates of Old Age Homes in Southern India

Authors:

J P , Majra | Gur , Arpita

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social problems and services. associations

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2010 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.19-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7169

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

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Abstract:

 Background and Objectives: Population aging is a medico-social problem. Due to diminishing acceptance of family responsibilities towards one’s elders, old age homes are becoming a need of today’s lifestyles, particularly in urban India. This study was carried out to know the medico-social profile of inmates of old age homes. 
Methods: After due permission, all of the inmates of two old age homes were included in the study. A pre-tested MCQ, oral and general physical examination and medical records of the inmates were used to collect data. 
Results: The majority 88 (54%) of the residents were in the age group of 80-89 years. Average age at the time of joining was 73.6 years. A gradual decrease in the age at joining the old age home over the time was observed. Majority 157 (96%) of the inmates were widows/widowers/unmarried and 64% of the elderly joined the old age home voluntarily. 19% of the inmates neither visited their relatives/ friends nor were visited by anyone. 59 (36%) desired to return home if a congenial atmosphere was provided. 46 (28%) mentioned negligence by the family members and want for basic needs was the reason for leaving their homes. All of the 163 inmates were suffering from one or another medical disorders of aging. 
Conclusions: Elderly deserve a better deal than an old age home can offer.

Article Details

Models and Systems of Elderly Care : Medico - Social Profile of the Inmates of Old Age Homes in Southern India

Authors:

J P , Majra | Gur , Arpita

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social problems and services. associations

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2010 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.19-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7169

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

Descriptors:

GERIATRICS

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

AGED

INDIA

old age home

elderly

medico-social profile

India

Issues

Article Details

Authors: J P , Majra | Gur , Arpita

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Social problems and services. associations

Journal: Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2010 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.19-21

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2010

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 7169

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 14498677

pISSN: 18390102

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

J P , Majra | Gur , Arpita

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Social problems and services. associations

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2010 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.19-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

7169

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102