Living Conditions of Elderly People in Developing Countries With Special Reference to Latin-America: Psychological and Sociological Aspects

This paper discusses the problems facing the elderly in developing nations. The situation of Latin American elderly is described, such as extreme poverty, loss of status, social isolation & increasing urbanization. States that living conditions are high loaded with suicidality for the elderly in Latin America. Discusses important aspects of the stress, biographic & personal situation of these elderly people.