Abstract:

This study is trying to explore the difficulties faced by the elder women in old age home. Todays, almost all the old age homes in India are fully occupied with residents . Aging comes with many difficulties faced from the old age homes. The loss of independence is one potential part of the process , as are diminished physical ability and age problem. As already observed , many older adults remain highly self - sufficient. Other require more care .Because the elderly typically no longer hold jobs , finances can be major challenge .Due to cultural misconceptions , older people can be targets of ridicule and stereotype . The elderly face many challenges in later life , but they do not have to enter old age without dignity . Elder care is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assisted living , adult day care , long term care , nursing homes , hospice care , and home care . Because of the wide variety of elderly care found rationally , as well as differentiating cultural countries in Asia use government - established elderly care quite infrequently, preferring the traditional methods of being cared for by young generations of family members .The researcher used a descriptive research design with 60 samples .The researcher used simple random design for sampling and data was collected with questionnaire. Elderly care emphasize the social and personal care of requirements of senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities and health care , but who desire to age with dignity . It is an important distinction, in that the design of housing services , activities , employee training and such should be true customer - centered . The elder women facing many problems in old age homes . Such as caring , understanding difficulties with inmates , socio - economic problems ,and psycho - social problems.


Keywords: Difficulties , elder women , old age home , Ernakulam.