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Aging is an issue in developed countries as well as in developing countries. Malaysia as a developing country is also faced with the aging population issue. The main objective of this study is to identify the nursing home issues faced by the elderly in Malaysia and the demographic factors associated with those living in Subang Jaya, an urban area near Selangor, Malaysia. Findings from this study can help provide information to improve the care of the increasing elderly at this age. A case study research design of five respondents as members of the community aged over 60 was selected for the interview process. The main findings of the study are that the main needs of the elderly are the most important things taken care of in the elderly care center are physical health, mental health, leisure activities, spirituality, and finances. This suggests the need for private nursing homes and improving the quality of care. The needs of private care homes are also supported and the study's findings can be used to justify the construction of care homes and assistance from the government to support these needs. The implication of this study is the awareness and need to improve the care of the elderly needs to be started as soon as possible for the good of the elderly
Johari et al. (Thu,) studied this question.