Dr. Nawa Raj Subba
Senior citizens in Nepal are in desperate need: Abstract
This review paper looked at some of the most relevant material on senior citizens’ issues. The study aimed to use secondary data analysis to determine the most pressing needs of senior citizens. The essay examined their current situation, problems, and needs. Nepal’s elderly population is growing every year. They have not received adequate care from the government. The private sector made a considerable contribution to this endeavor. Both the government and the private sector have made efforts in this regard. They are currently battling to meet their basic requirements. Senior citizens not receiving adequate food and has disability mental illnesses are two of the several misfortunes listed in the research papers, both of which are public health concerns. They are in dire need of proper nutrition as well as mental health promotion. That is an area where both the government and the private sector can focus. COVID-19 has the highest Case Fatality Rate among elderly adults, and Nepalese senior citizens have a high mortality rate. The high mortality and fatality rates of COVID among the elderly have prompted policymakers to focus on senior citizens’ health and living conditions. There are three tiers of government in Nepal. If they understand the issue, they will develop strategies and services to aid senior citizens. In this changing environment, the public and private sectors at various levels must enhance cooperation to improve the dreadful situation of senior citizens. Also, the importance of family in senior citizen care has grown in recent years.
Keywords:
Senior citizen, Elderly adults, Urgent need, Mental health problem, Malnutrition, Vriddhashram.
Conclusions
According to the facts and evidence presented above, senior citizens in Nepal do not receive adequate, well-balanced nutrition. Their physical and emotional well-being has received insufficient attention. The primary caretakers are the family, society, and the government. Seniors become mentally ill when they are subjected to family disappointment and socioeconomic stress. As a result, senior citizens experience anxiety, depression, and dementia. As a measure, the family, community, and government should pay particular attention to the nutritional and mental health of the elderly. Furthermore, COVID-19 has the highest Case Fatality Rate among elderly adults, and Nepalese senior citizens had a high mortality rate. It allows planners to concentrate on improving the health and living conditions of senior citizens. At the moment, Nepal has three levels of government. If they grasp the root of the issue, they will help senior citizens by developing policies, strategies, and programs. Besides, family members should take responsibility, realizing that senior citizens are not a burden in a family but a source of pride. If people do not behave humanely, the government and the private sector alone cannot solve this problem. The role of the family in senior citizen management has increased today more than yesterday.
Senior citizens in Nepal are in desperate need: Citation
Subba, N.R. (2021). Senior citizens in Nepal are in desperate need. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 10(02), 176–183
