Economic insecurity is a feeling of vulnerability due to lack of economic resources. The loss of physical ability to work and thereby to stand on one's own feet, and also being laid off the work force due to old age, retirement, leaves the old with little or no revenue for economic sustenance. 90% of total elderly population are from the unorganized sector which means no social security, no pension, no gratuity no medical schemes which leaves the old enomically insecure and vulnerable. Further the Children/relatives too are either unwilling or unable (due to economic inability) to take care resulting in economic insecurity. The poor have as it is never been in a position to make two ends meet, where would they have been able to amass wealth enough to sustain old age? Those elderly who can work but have no work should be encouraged to work for a wage which would lead them towards economic security. Those elderly who cannot work should be facilitated to access various government schemes on social welfare. It is imperative for society and the government to recognize the potential of the elderly and help them to use their time productively which would generate an income leading them towards security economically.

Isolation is a state when a person feels cut off from society, and feels the disconnect. The elderly suffer isolation from two fronts physical and Psychological. Physical isolation happens because children have most likely moved away to earn a better keep. The elderly suffer isolation psychologically because children/relatives are unable to give time because they have to busy themselves in the task of earning their own bread and butter. Their friends, who could be good company, are most likely in similar situations, dependent on others to take care of their needs. All this leads to physical isolation. Psychological isolation among the elderly proves to be lethal for the elderly because they feel unwanted and that works on their psyche. This problem can be resolved to quite an extent if the younger people around the elderly are sensitized that it is not enough to just provide for the elderly it is essential to make them wanted included in the activities of the family .The Government and the NGOs can also play an important role in facilitating the elderly to fight isolation by setting up day care centers which could usefully engage the older persons and help them to feel included..

Is a feeling of not being cared for, or lack of caring . The elderly suffer neglect from their own near and dear ones and from society because of the mind sets that elderly are a spent force and burnt out. Neglect also happens because the younger members in the family are busy in their own concerns or just not motivated or interested enough to include the elderly in their scheme of things or make them participate in their discussions or plans etc.

Weakening body due to age makes for ill-health, which makes the elderly dependent and becomes a cause for depression, loneliness, boredom, inability to communicate. Provision of good quality health care must be made available which is affordable and can be reached to the elderly. The health care should not only focus on curative but also the preventive aspect.

Sets in the elderly when there is nothing particular to do. They have to spend long hours without the family at home or when they lose their near and dear ones, boredom is also experienced by the elderly when there is a loss of relevance of issues that mattered earlier. The problem occurs due to forced inactivity, withdrawal from responsibilities and lack of personal goals. Boredom is also experienced when people have no control over their movements, life and resources, when there is no skill, no money to fill life with mitigating factors for enjoyment, well-being.

Many older persons live in fear of the unknown which stems from their overall decline in health, and their economic and social status. Some fears are related to death, loss of their spouses. Elderly who suffer from fear need to be reassured. Those, for whom fear is considered to be irrational, need to be counselled and, if necessary, treated. In the case of those with real or rational fear, the cause must be identified and preventive measures taken where and when possible

Elderly suffer a low self esteem in old age due to their inability to manage on their own. Others in the family or community do not have time. Taunts and barbs from the younger able bodied do little to help. There is a further dip in self esteem when they are unable to do what they could do in their younger days. The old feeling of being useful members of society is replaced with a feeling of total dependency resulting in low self esteem of the elderly.

The elderly most often are run down again and again with abuse which can be verbal, physical, and psychological .Most often they are abused by their own children and their near and dear ones which leaves them traumatized. . In most cases, elderly are abused by individuals who want to reiterate and display their power and authority. The elderly are also abused because of their lack of awareness of their own rights and entitlements. Sensitisation of the younger generation in this regard is of utmost importance.

Is caused due to human failing to come to terms with old age as a reality for self and also blind faith in their children that they would take care of them. The elderly generally have been busy taking care of bare needs, children and the family needs. They generally have spent their lives battling with the needs for survival therefore are generally left with no time or resources to prepare for old age.

The elderly in general feel a loss of control on their lives, body , resources, mind everything. This is primarily because somewhere the elderly lose their will to live, due to declining self esteem, economic insecurity and overall feeling of not being wanted, cared for etc.