Current Situation of Government Old Age Homes and its Necessity in Bangladesh: Developing Asian Country’s Perspective

Name of Author : Nudmila Chowdhury, Habiba Akter

Abstract: To reduce vulnerability of older people there is a need to take their responsibility. This study will examine the current situation of the government old age homes in Bangladesh and how much necessity has aroused for old age homes from a developing Asian country’s perspective. This study reviews the services for the elderly and their limitations in Bangladesh, representing an Asian developing country. Study will analyze difficulties and apprehensions experienced by old age people during the ageing process and the need for old age homes and what kind of facilities they are getting in the government old age homes. There is a lack of studies that attempt to give older adults a chance to communicate their experiences in a care home. This study can help psychologists, social workers and caregivers and specially the government gain insight into the needs of old age people in the old age homes.

Keywords : Experience, Difficulties, Government, Services, Elderly

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