“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF DISABILITY AMONG ELDERLY AND IMPACT OF IEC (INFORMATION EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION) IN MANAGEMENT OF DISABILITY AMONG ELDERLY AND THEIR CARE GIVERS AT SELECTED VILLAGE OF RURAL, KOLAR”

Abstract

Aging is the process by which an individual's functional ability deteriorates as they age due to structural changes. One of the most vulnerable population is the elderly, who are more likely to experience infections, chronic illnesses, and eventual disability. In addition to morbidity and mortality rates, disability is a crucial indicator of disease burden. In a rural region of Kolar, this study estimates the prevalence of disability among elderly population and impact of IEC in management of disability among elderly and their Care givers.