Legal Framework Regulating the Old Age Homes: An Analysis of Challenges faced by Elderly for Legislative Reforms in Pakistan

Abstract

The research evaluates older nursing home residents' difficulties and evaluates the institutional and social regulations that monitor Pakistani nursing facilities. Research demonstrates that elder neglect as well as abuse expands in frequency while urbanization and modernization and changing cultural values make these problems worse. Research findings show elderly people who remain outside institutions achieve higher levels of life satisfaction compared to those living in institutions thus demonstrating the crucial role of maintaining social networks with their communities. Research emphasizes the requirement to pass new legislation because present laws have significant gaps that threaten the safety of senior citizens. The research methodology consisted of qualitative methods to detect major issues that include financial dependence and psychological strains and instances of family desertion. The author supports two changes in policy to enhance elderly care which involve implementing required family visitation programs in combination with improved senior care centers. The study proves social consciousness elevation along with new legal protection structures that safeguard elderly people must be established with punishment systems for their abandonment and mistreatment. The research develops essential components for a complete policy system that enhances the life quality of senior citizens while safeguarding their dignity and welfare in the current fast-changing social environment.