• Nageswara Rao Posinasetti

The demographic shift towards an aging population in India, coupled with the erosion of traditional joint family structures due to urbanization and migration, presents significant challenges for elderly care, particularly in rural areas. This paper examines the compelling need for establishing a dedicated Senior Citizen Community Home in the rural expanse of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Current research indicates that there are two segments of elderly population that need to be addressed. One from the affluent families where their children have migrated to big cities or abroad and are not able to readily attend to their parents. Another class of elderly that face issues of low emotional well-being, a high burden of chronic lifestyle diseases, financial vulnerability, and in some cases, elder abuse and neglect. While existing old-age homes are concentrated in urban pockets, a community-centric models in a rural setting are essential to address the unique socio-economic, health, and psychological needs of the local geriatric population. The proposed Community Homes are envisioned as facilities offering comprehensive health and psychosocial support, and an environment that fosters dignity, social engagement, and an improved quality of life for the rural elderly.

Senior citizens, old age home, sustainability, Rural

"The Imperative for a Senior Citizen Community Home in Rural Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.g140-g144, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511663.pdf

"The Imperative for a Senior Citizen Community Home in Rural Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppg140-g144, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511663.pdf