According to data from World Population Prospects, the number of elderly people (over 60 years) in Indonesia is estimated to reach 40 million in 2050.
In Indonesia, parental care is usually the responsibility of their children, especially girls.
In some regions in Indonesia, there are still traditions to consider parents who are old as a burden and are no longer useful for families.
Many elderly people in Indonesia have difficulty in gaining access to adequate health and medical care services.
According to a study conducted by the University of Indonesia Demographic Institute, the level of dependence of the elderly in Indonesia is quite high, which is around 13.6 percent in 2015.
Some government and private institutions in Indonesia have opened nursing home services or social institutions for elderly people who need maintenance and care.
Most nursing homes in Indonesia are still inadequate in terms of trained facilities and labor to care for the elderly.
According to data from the Central Statistics Agency, women have a longer level of life expectancy compared to men in Indonesia. Therefore, parental care is usually the responsibility of girls.
Some institutions in Indonesia have also opened training programs for workers who want to learn to care for elderly people.
Some studies show that social interaction and activities that involve physical and mental can help maintain the health and welfare of the elderly. Therefore, it is important for families and communities to continue to pay attention to the needs and desires of the elderly in meeting their social and emotional needs.
