Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge for all sections of the society. With gradual improvement in health-care delivery services, life expectancy has increased and thus the percentage of the elderly population.

An ageing population tends to have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, physical disabilities, mental illnesses and other co-morbidities. The health needs and health related problems of elderly people can not be viewed in isolation. A wide gamut of determinants such as social concerns ( viz children moving out of their parents home in search of occupation, leaving them isolated without any physical support in daily activities. Thus to improve the condition of our grass root level we must developing a culture wherein children voluntarily take the responsibility of looking after their aged parents.We would have to understand that ” we don’t have a future when we refuse to accept the former generation. “

Written by :- Deepti Tripathi