This document discusses several problems faced by elderly people in India. It notes that there are currently 77 million elderly people in India and problems are increasing. Some key issues discussed include: lack of self-confidence, lack of purpose/reason to live, personality disorders, health problems like cardiovascular diseases and joint issues, natural changes that come with aging like vision and hearing loss, and lack of support systems. Traditional views on aging are also contrasted with the need to create a new culture that better supports the elderly.