Aging and Current Trends in Malaysia
This paper is aimed to highlight the current trends, changes and issues affecting the elderly. Malaysia will experience Aging Population in 2030 when the population over 60 years old will be 15% The Malaysian population is experiencing an increase in life expectancy. Declining Fertility in late marriage, reduction in the family size, more women in the work force and urbanization are among other current changes. However, as the elderly continue to adjust to these changes and trends, there are more challenges which they face silently. Some of the elderly experience Depression which affects their inability to make accurate decisions and slows down their social and physical function. More adult care facilities and support groups needs to be initiated to look into the various problems of the elderly and help them overcome them.