AGING AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM

CONTENT
O What is the aging.
O Physical problem
Social problem and
Economic problem related with aging.
O Why it is effect as a social problem.
O How it is effect to the country.
O Theoretical perspective behind the aging
O What is the role of social worker.
INTRODUCTIO
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Late Maturity and Old Age

Older people are an increasing percentage of the population

Young-old (65-74 yrs) are very active
Middle-old (75-84 yrs)
Old-old (85+ yrs)

Problems relate with elder

Health problems
Physical problems

Mental problems
Social problems.

Economic problems.
 HEALTH PROBLEMS
Physical problems.

Physical and mental abilities tend to deteriorate

Elder abuse is another concern
Physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse
have become social problems that endanger the health
of the elderly.

Mental problems.

Transition to elderly status often a difficult one

Can result in depression leading to further problems.
Depression.
Schizophrenia.
Dementia.
 SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Feminization of aging: older women tend to have fewer

resources
Family Problems and Social Isolation:
Many seniors live alone
Suffer from loneliness, boredom
Labialization.
Stigmatization.
Neglected by children.
Loneliness.
Lack of social relationship.
Reason for aging population increase in
Sri Lanka.
Late marriage.

Increase child dead rate.

Foreign tours.

Urbanization.
Educational background

Busy life condition

Sri Lanka is one of the fastest aging
countries in South Asia.

Older Persons above 60yrs

In Sri Lanka
2011 - 10%
2025 - 18%
2050 - 27.6%
Population Age 60 and Over
(in millions)

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Govt. Welfare Measures for Elderly

1982 National Committee on Ageing was set up

Action plan also prepared based on policy

Guidelines

1992 - National Policy and plan of Action was

formulated.

1999 Review the National Plan and Policy

2000 -Elders Act Breakthrough of Elderly Welfare

2006 - Policy
ovt. Welfare Measures for Elderl
In terms of the Protection
of the Rights of Elders
Act No. 09 of 2000, the
National Council for
Elders has been
established for the
promotion and Protection
of the Welfare and the
Rights of Elders.
Why elders are institutionalizing elders
home.
Difficulties to balance families.
Unmarried.
Married but children less elders.
Children haven't proper caring about parents.
Competitive education system.
Avoid their responsibility.

How it affect to the country.

1.Economically.
2.Health.
3.Development.
ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKER IN AGING
ISSUE

As a counselor

As a motivator

As a advocator
ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKER IN AGING
PROBLEM
Conducting awareness program for elders
to change their negative attitude, to improve
their knowledge.
Have to make aware about keeping the
elders in institution.
To develop elders economic and social
background we can teach handicraft works
and self employment. It will help to reduce
their pressure and stress.
To reduce family problems have to aware
elders.
We can make opportunities for elders to
involve spiritual activities