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September 27, 2025Open Access

Health Challenges of the Elderly in India: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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Elderly health challenges in India significantly affect quality of life and healthcare systems, highlighting the need for effective strategies.
The review identifies critical gaps in mental health care and healthcare access, emphasizing the need for targeted improvements.
The analysis synthesizes various demographic and socio-economic factors influencing elderly health, pointing to important disparities.
Strengthening geriatric healthcare and community support systems is essential for enhancing the dignity and resilience of older adults.

Abstract

India's rapidly ageing population faces multifaceted health challenges that impact quality of life and healthcare systems. This paper synthesizes literature on elderly health in India, examining demographic and socio-economic factors, key physical, mental, and social health challenges, and existing policy and programmatic responses. The review identifies gaps in mental health care, functional support, nutrition, healthcare access, and evaluation of policy interventions. It emphasizes the need for integrated, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based strategies to improve elderly well-being. Strengthening geriatric healthcare, community support, and research is critical to ensure dignity and resilience for India's older adults.

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