Volume-XII, Issue-III, May 2026 |
Ageing with Dignity: A Comparative Study of the Elderly Rights in India and USA Aman Lata, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana, India |
Received: 25.05.2026 | Accepted: 29.05.2026 | Published Online: 31.05.2026 | Page No: 200-213 | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.12.issue.03W.335 | |||||||
ABSTRACT | ||
The protection of human rights for elderly is a critical issue globally. The world population has been increasing with an unprecedented rate, driven by declining birth rates and increasing live expectancy globally. The global elderly population of 65+ old or above people is projected to reach upto 1.575 billion which will be around 16% of its total population. This research analysis the social, economic and legal framework of India and United States of America aimed at safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of the older people. This paper presents a comparative study of the legal frameworks, policies and institutional mechanisms in protecting the human rights of elder people and to evaluate the role of government institutions, non-government institutions and civil society in ensuring the access to healthcare, financial security, social inclusion and protection from abuse related to them. The paper also examines the role of international instruments like United Nations Principles for Older Persons and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing in shaping the national policies of countries. While both countries have made significant strides in protecting the vulnerable class of senior citizens, the ongoing challenges in implementing and enforcing these social welfare schemes loom tirelessly. | ||
Keywords: Elderly, Human Rights, Health Care, India, U.S.A, Protection, Legal Framework. |