Background: - Old age is a normal, inevitable, biological phenomenon. Discoveries in medical science and improved social condition during past few decades have increased the life span of man, from 46.5 yrs in 1950-55 to 69 by 2008. The elderly population account for 7.2% 0f total population in 2003.both the share and size of elderly population is increasing over time from 5.6% in 1961 and is projected to rise to 12.4% of population by year 2026. Aim: The present study was conducted to study the socio-demographic profile and to highlight the health and social problems of the elders. Methodology: Cross-sectional, observational study was conducted on elders a resident of that rural area for > 6 months. All the elders (304) of Raleras- subcentre of Vairag, PHC, Solapur were included in study. Results: Female preponderance was seen with 54.93%. male:female ratio was 1:1.8. Only 21.7% elder persons were educated. Majority of elder persons (69.07%) were living in below poverty line. Prevalence of morbidity calculated was 87.04%. Different social problems faced by elderly were maladjustment (66.8 %), loneliness and family neglect [50%], alcohol and tobacco intake (22.30%) abusive language (17.3%), deprived social gatherings (13.80%), no peer group (7.30%) and beggary(1%). Conclusion: The present study shows that condition of elderly persons is not so good as the perspective of healthy life and social security so there is need of more focused and intense health services and social securities services.
