Abstract Modernity, driven by urbanization and individualism, is shifting traditional joint family systems toward nuclear structures to gain privacy, mobility, and Independence. Despite the rise of nuclear families, the joint family system is not disappearing but rather evolving into a "modified extended family" or hybrid model that maintains emotional, virtual, and financial connections despite living apart. The choice often depends on balancing modern needs for autonomy with the security of traditional support. Traditional values in geriatric care emphasize filiality, respect, and family-centered support, ensuring seniors receive holistic care within their familiar, nurturing environments. Pitru Devo Bhava (पितृ देवो भव) is a Sanskrit phrase meaning "Revere your Father as God," a core teaching in Hinduism emphasizing utmost respect, obedience, and gratitude towards one's father, viewing him as a divine source of life, strength, and guidance.
Dhanashree Tupkar (2026) studied this question.