The dawn of liberalization has set in an accelerated pace of commercialization
and consumerism. In the wake of economic gains, traditions and values have been consigned
to bins of history. The collapse of the joint family system accentuated by a severe shortage
of housing stock has struck a deadly emotional blow on the elders in the sunset of their
life. Geriatric has its attendant difficulties. Loneliness and helplessness of the old has
cast a stigma on the society itself.