Strategies towards promoting well-being of the elderly

Old age is the best phase of life. Old age means having more experience, more learning and greater sincerity, wisdom and maturity. All these qualities are enough to make one a great person. Older people face a number of problems and challenges that negatively affect their well-being. Old age does create some problems but it is quite possible to take this as normal and protect to the elderly from negative thinking. A large number of factors such as socioeconomic factors including work, retirement, income and economic circumstances (family financial resources and health insurance), saving wealth and overall quality of life can have a serious impact on health and well-being of elderly people. Aged Indians need culturally appropriate intervention strategies to maintain and improve their holistic health. The present paper suggests the strategies in order to promote holistic well-being of the elderly people. The supportive strategies include yogic practices, exercises, physical activities, meditation, prayer, social, family, and emotional support, religious orientation and involvement, reading scripture, preventive health behaviours and other spiritual practices. A large number of scientific researches are also available to support such type of strategies in helping and promoting health and well- being of elderly people.