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The Caregiving Dilemma: Rethinking Family Roles in Shaping Elderly Support in India
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- The Caregiving Dilemma: Rethinking Family Roles in Shaping Elderly Support in India
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion):
Background
In India, family has been a core institution providing care and support for their elderly members down the ages. However, recent demographic, social, and economic changes have reshaped the family dynamics, especially for a country like India, with more than 153 million older population, which is projected to rise to 347 million by 2050. As India navigates toward the complexities of an aging population with limited formal support in terms of hospitalization, old age homes, & other senior care facilities. Therefore, rethinking the unmet care needs of these elderly populations at the familial level is crucial to ensuring their care and support & well-being.
Methodology
Using LASI data, study examined the provisions of care and support for the elderly. Our analysis was based on the 14,320 elderly aged 60+ in India who actually need care in their activities of daily living. Using logistic regression, we explored the intricate relationships between living arrangements, spousal presence, and children’s proximity to their caregiving choices.
Results
We found a very high unmet need for assistance among older adults. One out of two older adults in India have at least one functional limitation (48%) and only 23% of them receive assistance in ADL from family members. The presence of extended family members plays a major role in providing care when they stay alone.
Discussion
Over recent years, the demographic shift through the “Grey Tsunami” has reshaped the family dynamics in the provision of elderly support. However, these changes do not necessarily contribute to reducing the importance of family bonds. Given the current program and policy response, little has been focused on institutionalized support. Therefore, creating awareness at family level and emphasizing more on existing policies is needed to provide the elderly a life with dignity they deserve during their sunset years.
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