IMPACT OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION IN THE CARE OF AGED

Abstract

Indian society has been proud of its culture of caring for its aged parents and grandparents. However, the scenario has been changing drastically over the last one decade. The change is obviously due to the sweeping transformation occurring at the basic structure of the Indian society. These changes have brought diverse issues pertaining to the elderly care in our Indian society. Family was the primary institution providing all types of care to its elderly members, which has undergone structural changes as well. The present article provides why the elderly care is highly essential in contemporary era, and how and where can social work intervention play a vital role in the care of the aged. This article elucidates the concepts and definition of ageing as well. The article covered a total of 80 aged respondents from two villages, that is, Goila and Madwana. For this, 40 willing participants in the age group 60 and above were selected from each village. Each member had a distinct and unique characteristic.