Population of the aged is increasing across the world, India being no exception. The spike of greying population is on account of fall in fertility rate and the increase in life expectancy.The problem of this study focuses on, taking a bird’s eye view on increasing number of old age population and geriatric challenges in their respective social settings.The objective is also to comprehend the theoretical perspective of vulnerability, deprivation and well- being of the geriatric persons.Elderly issues and challenges are highly diversified. The need of hour is to tackle it with proper planning and coordination,regarding the elderly care. Moreover, the demands of geriatric people, in rural as well as urban area, especially their economic security should be secured.
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