Caring for the elderly is considered one of the most basic roles for which a society must be held accountable. While most developed countries have laws and systems in place to ensure that no older person is deprived of their rights, a large part of the population in countries like ours is unaware of this because of the low literacy rate. While some of the most basic laws include the Elderly Act and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act, other articles of the Indian Constitution protect the rights and interests of the elderly. Older persons are a valuable resource for any society. Aging is a natural phenomenon with opportunities and challenges. According to the 2011 census, India has 104 million elderly people (60+ years old), or 8.6% of the total population. Among seniors (60+), women are numerically higher than men. This obligation extends only to the extent that the unmarried parent or daughter is unable to support herself from her own income or assets. It may be noted that the obligation of a Hindu to support his wife, minor sons, unmarried daughters and elderly parents (whether he himself owns property or not) is of a personal and legal nature and results from the very existence of the relationship between the parties.

In the current state of urbanization, where women are increasingly entering the labour market, the roots of shared family systems are eroding. More older adults who have spent most of their lives with their common or extended family may face loneliness and marginalization in old age. In rural areas, older family members (i.e. People over the age of 60 are more respected and considered an important part of the family, as the shared family system is still part of their roots. In the villages, 46.91 per cent of older men and 50.1 per cent of older women come from families. In rural areas, 13,560 out of 29,000 elderly people in rural areas have a common family. [ref. needed] Isolation – Isolation or deep feelings of loneliness are a common complaint among many older adults. While some of these impose themselves on themselves, isolation is most often intentionally or intentionally imposed by the families and/or communities where older adults live. The Indian government offered various concessions and facilities to its elders.

[2] The recent decision of the Union Cabinet to pass a new law – Parents and Seniors Maintenance and Welfare Act, 2007, which aims to serve older persons with self-respect and peace. The bill, which is due to be introduced in Parliament this monsoon session, contains provisions to protect India`s elderly and explicitly prescribes the role of the state in care. The bill also gives children and their family members a legal obligation to support the elderly person or parents to enable them to lead normal lives. This obligation applies to all Indian citizens, including those living abroad. The offspring and parents of the elderly must provide sufficient support to the elderly, while state governments establish nursing homes in each district. Economic insecurity – Seniors experience this problem when they are unable to support themselves financially. With the time when competition with young people or the individual, the family and the psyche of society becomes more and more fierce, chronic malnutrition and slowing physical and mental capacities, lack of resources and was not aware of their rights and prerogatives, these factors play a very important role in reducing the ability of older people to remain financially productive and independent. Our seniors are our responsibility. Intergenerational justice is a principle of natural justice. A generation that neglects its old and old is committing crimes and will meet the same fate in its older years.

Aging is a natural process that inevitably occurs in the human life cycle. It brings with it a variety of challenges in the lives of the elderly, mainly caused by changes in the body, mind and thought process. Aging refers to a decrease in the functioning of the organs of the human body, which is mainly due to physiological transformation. Older persons are a valuable reservoir of human resources with knowledge of all kinds, diverse experiences and deep knowledge. They may have officially retired, but an overwhelming majority of them are physically and mentally capable of contributing to the well-being of society. Therefore, when the opportunity arises, they are able to make a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of their nation. Growing population: By 2025, the world will have more older people than young people, surpassing the two billion mark by 2050. In India, too, the elderly population has increased from nearly 2 crore in 1951 to 7.2 crore in 2001. In other words, about 8% of the total population is over 60 years old.

By 2025, the 18% mark will be exceeded. Problems of older persons as follows: (i) Economic problems, including problems such as job loss, income deficit and economic insecurity. (ii) Physical and physiological problems, including health and medical problems, lack of nutrition and the problem of adequate housing, etc. (iii) Psychosocial problems, which include problems related to their psychological and social maladjustment, as well as the problem of elder abuse, etc. • Sections 88-B, 88-D and 88-DDB of the Income Tax Act of India allow older persons to apply tax relief. Seniors also qualify for higher interest rates on tax savings plans, with the exception of a variety of low-income policies and postal savings plans. Submit your article via our online form Click here Note* we only accept original articles, we do not accept articles that have already been published on other websites. For more information, please contact: editor@legalserviceindia.com • While the Preservation and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act 2007 provides by law for an heir/descendant to pay a monthly allowance as alimony to his or her parents (elderly persons), the law has been widely criticised by policymakers for its vague and lax provisions. Many experts stressed the importance of clearer legislation to protect the rights and interests of older persons in India. Art. Art.

41: Right to work, education and public assistance in certain cases: The State shall take effective measures, within the limits of economic opportunities and development, to safeguard the right to work, education and public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disability and other cases of undeserved need.