A Study on the Status of Older Adult Residents of Srilankan Refugee Camp in Puzhal

The research talks about the status of older adult residents in the Sri Lankan refugee camp at Puzhal, Chennai. As the older adult resident are the first generation of Sri Lankan residents to move due to the political war in their country to different parts of the world including India, they have seen a fair share of struggle in displacement and settlement in other nations. The research understands the physical, social and economic status of older adult residents. Their access to humanitarian assistance programs and living conditions were also assessed. The census method of sampling was used and response from all older adult residents were taken. Suggestions from the residents through this research aims to aid the future policy making and governance for the benefit of the residents.