The Impacts of Kerala's Aging Population: Special Focus on the Marginalized Sections of Society

Abstract

Kerala has the highest percentage of elderly population in India. One of the major challenges faced by the elderly population is the lack of social support as age advances. As the elderly population is not a homogeneous group, it is crucial to understand the demographic aging in Kerala, and the factors influencing their health, disability, living arrangements, and economic independence, to form a strategy to address the problems they face. The most vulnerable group of the aging population is the elderly persons from the marginalized sections of the society. This paper aims to examine the implications of an aging population on these marginalized communities in Kerala, identify specific challenges they face, and suggest potential strategies for addressing their needs