Issues and Challenges of Institutionalized Old Age: Case Study Report

Dr. L. Umadevi; V. Kavitha Kiran

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| Published: September 25, 2015

Issues and Challenges of Institutionalized Old Age: Case Study Report

Dr. L. Umadevi

Professor, Department of Human development and family studies, College of home science, Hyderabad Google Scholar More about the auther

, V. Kavitha Kiran

Research Associate, Department of Human development and family studies, College of home science, Hyderabad Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.082/20150204

DOI: 10.25215/0204.082

ABSTRACT

Case study method was employed to study the issues and challenges of older women in old age homes. The study reveals that most of respondents were having average physical health condition. The results of study further reveal that they have less satisfaction with life, they display negative emotions like depression, lonliness.

Keywords

Old Age, Case study, well being, Physical development

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How to cite this article: Umadevi, K Kiran. (2015). Issues and Challenges of Institutionalized Old Age: Case Study Report. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2 (4), DOI: 10.25215/0204.082, DIP: 18.01.082/20150204