How accessible is high-quality elder care in India

A 2023 report cautioned about the growing senior citizen population (aged 60 and above) in India. According to the Ageing Report 2023 by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the elderly population in the country is expected to rise from 10.1% in 2021 to 20.8% by 2050. In 2022, country had approximately 149 million people aged 60 and above, making up around 10.5% of the total population.

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Examining the difficulties encountered by elderly individuals in India

It is undeniable that inflation is impacting the healthcare sector, driving costs to an all-time high. Most senior citizens lack a stable income and rely primarily on limited pensions, savings, or financial assistance from family members, which is often insufficient. When fulfilling basic necessities becomes difficult, the additional expense of healthcare further increases their financial strain.

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