Changing lifestyles and values, demanding jobs, distractions such as television, a shift to nuclear family structures and redefined priorities have led to increased neglect of the elderly by families and communities. This is worsened as the elderly are less likely to demand attention than those of other age groups. This study focuses on life satisfaction and influence of demographic factors on life satisfaction of the elderly people. Descriptive design was adopted and purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. Life satisfaction scale was used to collect data. The study concludes that low level of life satisfaction was found among the respondents.
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