Elderly Population In India Shifting Towards Solo Ageing, Reveals Study

Conducted in September to coincide with the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, the study by Agewell Foundation titled 'Study on Solo Aging with Special Focus on the Status of Older People Living Alone' surveyed 10,000 elderly individuals across rural and urban areas.

A recent study has shed light on the increasing trend of solo ageing among India's elderly population, one of the key reasons for this shift is the increasing preference for financial and social independence.

Conducted in September to coincide with the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, the study by Agewell Foundation titled 'Study on Solo Aging with Special Focus on the Status of Older People Living Alone' surveyed 10,000 elderly individuals across rural and urban areas.

According to the study, 14.3 per cent of elderly respondents reported living alone, with a higher prevalence in urban areas (15 per cent) compared to rural regions (13.4 per cent).