• Priyal Rajhans Garse
• Sunita Chalse

Ageing is a universal and inevitable process associated with progressive physiological, psychological, and social changes, making older adults increasingly vulnerable to various physical and psychiatric health problems. In India, the rapidly increasing elderly population, along with changing family structures, urbanization, migration, and weakening of traditional family support systems, has contributed to a growing number of older adults residing in old age homes. Institutionalized elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to loneliness, social isolation, bereavement, financial dependency, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, dementia, sensory impairment, and functional disabilities. The present study aimed to assess the magnitude and pattern of psychiatric and physical morbidity among elderly individuals residing in selected old age homes and to identify the health problems requiring appropriate nursing and supportive interventions. A descriptive research design was adopted, and data were collected from elderly residents using a structured assessment tool to assess relevant sociodemographic characteristics and psychiatric and physical morbidities. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings indicated the presence of multiple psychiatric and physical health problems among institutionalized elderly individuals, highlighting their increased vulnerability to morbidity and reduced quality of life. The study emphasizes the importance of regular comprehensive geriatric assessment, early identification of psychiatric and physical health problems, appropriate nursing interventions, psychological support, health education, social engagement, and timely referral services. Strengthening multidisciplinary and community-based support systems within old age homes may help improve the overall health status, functional ability, psychological well-being, and quality of life of elderly individuals.

""A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PSYCHIATRIC AND PHYSICAL MORBIDITY AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS ADMITTED IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no.a198-a207, September-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609023.pdf

""A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PSYCHIATRIC AND PHYSICAL MORBIDITY AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS ADMITTED IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no. ppa198-a207, September-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609023.pdf