Exploring the Life Experiences of Elderly Persons Living in Paid Old Age Home: A Brief Qualitative Study
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2024-01
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow
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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.
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Aging, alms house, elderly, institutionalized, old age home
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Roy K, Prakash S, Shetty KV, Bamney U, Singh B.. Exploring the Life Experiences of Elderly Persons Living in Paid Old Age Home: A Brief Qualitative Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics. 2024 Jan; 20(1): 19-22