QR Code Link : Type : article Subject : General Works History General and Old World Main Author : Nik Norliati Fitri Md Nor Additional Authors : Siti Masayu Rosliah Abdul Rashid Suriati Ghazali Title : Issues of poverty and financial support resources among the elderly: a case study in Pahang Varying Form of Title : Isu Kemiskinan dan Sokongan Sumber Kewangan dalam kalangan Warga Tua: Kajian Kes di Pahang.

Place of Production : Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Publisher : Universiti Sains Malaysia Corporate Name : Jabatan Geologi Web Link : Click to view web link PDF Full Text : Login required to access this item.

Abstract : Jabatan Geologi

Povertyamongthe elderly is always a significant concern due to changes in demographic patterns. It's because there is an increasing number of elderly, moreover, about the disability and limited ability of employment in themselves. This situation has an economic and social impact not only on individuals but also family members and the government involved. Therefore this article aims to study the issue of poverty among the elderly.Besides, the study will identify the financial resources obtained in the help of their daily lives. The study has selected a total of 327 older people aged 60 years and above. The study used a quantitative approach using a questionnaire to obtain feedback from respondents on theirfinancial resources and income of respondents. The results of the study found that the majority of respondents answered 50.5% of the primary source of children as the main economic source in addition to other economic resources. Nevertheless, although there are results shown by the respondents, there are various sources as financial resources, but still exist among them. Therefore, it's hoped that the authorities or non-governmental organizations can help the elderly who face the problem of poverty always provide social assistance, especially related to the social security system through medical aspects exempt free hospital medical services, distribution of first-class medical cards or even provide initiatives through the enhancement of additional income programs explicitly implemented for the needy elderly

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