An Investigation Into the Problems of the Elderly Residents of Kolkata Municipal Corporation

The world's population is aging. The proportion of elderly persons in each country's population is rising as time goes on, as is their overall number. Ageing of the population is a demographic fact that cannot be avoided and is related to improvements in healthcare and the health of the population. Due to longer life expectancies and a drop in birth rates, the number of elderly persons (those 60 and older) is growing more quickly than the global population as a whole. The health and socio-economic status of the elderly is affected drastically when population age surges rapidly. This article explores the issues confronting the elderly residents of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. A sample size of 83 elderly people was chosen using nonprobability convenient sampling. The analysis showed that loneliness is one of the major problems among the aged. Other major issues confronted by them are addictive habits, lack of emotional support and financial dependency. Vast majority of the elderly are not having access to government support schemes. Only 59% were satisfied with their overall life.