Abstract
Sri Lanka is experiencing a rapid demographic transition marked by an increasing aging population. Among this group, elderly women constitute a particularly vulnerable segment due to socio-economic, cultural, and health-related challenges. This paper explores the multifaceted challenges faced by elderly women in Sri Lanka, including poverty, inadequate healthcare, social isolation, gender-based discrimination, and insufficient policy support. Based on secondary data, literature reviews, and policy analysis, the paper calls for targeted intervention to improve the well-being and dignity of elderly women in the country.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jssnisd.v3i1.22 | Journal eISSN: 3030-7805
Language: English
Page range: 19 - 31
Published on: Sep 8, 2025
Published by: National Institute of Social Development
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2025 D. Niroshika, W. Subasinghe, published by National Institute of Social Development
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.