Challenges Encountered by Elderly Women in Sri Lanka

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.