Multilevel Activities in Addressing Well-Being of Elderly
摘要
Well-being is an important requirement in old age as people face many challenges and their ability to face them reduces considerably. Most countries in the world irrespective of economic development are facing the demographic shift toward aging societies. Therefore, it is imperative that they all think about older person as a resource and try to ensure that they are an as much a part of society as any other age group, that their problems are adequately addressed, and they have an equal opportunity for self-development and contribution. All this will ensure that older persons do not face the isolation, neglect, and stigmatization, and hence depression, stress, and hopelessness that may impact their well-being and ability to contribute to self and the society. Interventions are required at all levels starting from mega to meso and micro to deal with the challenge that comes with treating aging with conventional wisdom.