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Koleksi Tamadun Pahang
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| Abstract : |
| As a developing country, Malaysia has witnessed an increase in the number of the elderly due to the advancement in medical care and the increase in life expectancy. Nevertheless, the increase in the number of elderly people poses various challenges when a country is not prepared in the aspect of economy, social, healthcare and housing. In 2011, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, there was a hike of 8.4 percent in the number of elderly people compared to the previous years. This paper aims to discuss the issues and problems regarding the elderly by focusing on their wellbeing from the aspect of living arrangements. For that purpose, a study was conducted on the wellbeing and living arrangements, and the poverty and health of the elderly, which involved 327 elderly peoples from two selected villages – a rural village and a village at the suburban area - in Jerantut, Pahang, Malaysia. Random sampling method was used in the selection of the elderly. The findings reveal that, in the aspect of living arrangements, the majority of the elderly live with their spouses, while some live alone after the demise of their spouses. Many of them experience financial problem due to lack of assistance offered by the responsible agencies. Their health is relatively low due to insufficient healthcare facilities and difficulty in obtaining treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the awareness on the challenges faced by the elderly in the aspect of living arrangements in rural and suburban areas, while at the same time, this study can be used as a guide by the responsible agencies to improve on the wellbeing and quality of life of the elderly in rural and suburban areas. |
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