Background: To what extent is there a significant difference between the elderly's demographic data and their attitudes toward the role of social welfare services in improving their lives? Employed Method: This study used a descriptive method to investigate the activities/services and programs provided by social care homes for the elderly, both…

Outlines need for sociomedical services for elderly in developing countries in transitional stage of urbanization, changes in structure and role of families, and inadequate resources for establishing community-based elderly care programs. Focuses on analysis of human resource needs for training of health workers. Proposes integrated approach for…