PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF AGED AND IDENTIFY THE SUPPORT SYSTEM AVAILABLE TO THEM IN SELECTED URBAN COMMUNITY OF JAIPUR

A study was conducted among 200 aged people to check the physiological and psychological problems of aged and identify the support system available to them in the urban community of Jaipur. The research design used to conduct the study was descriptive research design. Results revealed that most of the elderly 49 % were within the age group of 60-64 yrs, 40 % were within 65-69 yrs and the remaining 11% were within the age group of 70-74 yrs. The majority (72%) reported to have moderate to severe to Physiological and Psychological problems and (28%) had only mild problems. The majority of them were getting support from their relatives and 53% enjoy moderate support from friends whereas 47% have poor support from friends.

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Keywords: Aging, Physiological Problems, Psychological Problems, Support System, Urban Community.


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