Health problems of the elderly a comparative study of Patiala and Mohali districts

Pages: 580-584
W. Soniya Devi (Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala)

Health is matters of great social as well as personal concern. Health and illness affect an individual’s performance of basic personal tasks of daily living and of expected social life. Illness and disability increase the failure in carrying out personal and social roles, and such failures in turn increase dependence on family. Moreover, loss of independence tends to have a negative effect on self and life satisfaction. Health is a key personal resource for any individual and of social concern because performance of social roles in economic kinship and community requires required individuals who can function efficiently.