Evolving Dimensions of Senior Citizen Care: A Prisma-Guided

Systematic Literature Review

Pushkar Dubey

and Srijan Pateriya

Department of Management, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India

Department of Law, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India

Keywords: Elderly Care, Systematic Literature Review, PRISMA, Caregiving, Cultural Context, Mental Health.

Abstract: Introduction: Senior citizen care, as a salient concern within society, requires continuous exploration and

assessment to adapt to the evolving demands of an aging global population. This study sought to provide a

comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics and challenges of elderly care by examining the

relevant literature.

Methodology: A systematic literature review (SLR) was employed, utilizing the PRISMA flow diagram for

article selection. Databases such as Web of Science were extensively scoured using keywords related to senior

citizen care. Articles and book chapters published in English from 2010 to 2023 were included, with an

emphasis on achieving methodological consistency and avoiding biases.

Results: The analysis covered 466 documents with an average annual growth rate of 8.28%. Major

contributing journals included "Frontiers in Psychology" And "Health & Social Care in The Community,"

among others. Key themes elucidated included care work, elderly care, familial roles, societal expectations,

and the impact of regional cultural contexts. Significant emphasis was placed on mental health, with terms

like anxiety, depression, and stress making frequent appearances.

Implications: The study offers profound implications for policymakers, caregivers, and researchers,

suggesting a holistic caregiving approach. It emphasizes the necessity for updated caregiver training modules,

heightened community and governmental support, and culturally sensitive elder care strategies. Furthermore,

the inter sectionality of general health and elderly care uncovered encourages healthcare professionals to

inculcate an age-inclusive methodology.

1 INTRODUCTION

The world is experiencing a demographic revolution

in which the aging population has become one of the

leading issues affecting socioeconomic factors and

health care. The continuity of elder care as society

wrestles with the complexities of an ageing

population is a matter of increasing importance.

Home care is essentially services and other supports

provided to older people by family or designated

friends, and it has shifted from being a family

problem to a major field of international research,

and a topic of massive international policymaking

attention.

Through a systematic literature review (SLR)

methodology, this study strives to paint a

comprehensive picture of elder care by identifying

the most prominent themes, institutional

collaborations and trends from a global perspective.

As predicted by the World Health Organization, a

demographic change is coming: By 2050, individuals

over 60 will account for 22% of the world's

population, up from 12% in 2015. This impending

demographic revolution generates new stylised

demands on eldercare infrastructures, which

explicitly demand systemic interventions in both

healthcare (in its most narrow hierarchical form),

social support, and withered soulries in search of

healing. Unavoidably, when dealing with such

difficulties and lacking resources, academic interest

in elderly research is likely to expand. With rich

institutional and individual contributions, the

epistemic environment of elder care is a candle in a

whirlwind, evoking flashes of wisdom gleaned from

diverse cultural, contextual and disciplinary sensors.

In this multifaceted domain, the current research

aims to extract broader themes from existing research

in elderly care. This SLR endeavors to elucidate

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emerged patterns that have not manifested in isolated

studies by systematically navigating through the vast

academic quantity. Through highlighting thematic

foci, reinforcing research geographical focal points,

and emphasizing co-authorship environments, we

aim to provide a consolidated narrative.

The prospective ramifications alone highlight the

epistemic gravitas of this research enterprise. We

hope that by clarifying active lines of research, we

can provide a foundation for future academic inquiry

that is grounded in strong epistemic footing, aware

of existing gaps, and adds value to both theory and

practice. In the crucible of elder care, a field that is as

nuanced as it is important on both a macro and micro

level such an integrative understanding can help

inform everyone from policymakers to practitioners

to caregivers alike toward empathetic interventions

that can effectively save lives.

2 OBJECTIVES OF THE

PRESENT STUDY

• Comprehensive Thematic Analysis: To

examine the prevailing themes, approaches, and

trends in elder care research from 2010 to 2023,

while comprehending their evolution and

importance.

• Collaborative and Geographical Insights: To

assess the characteristics of academic

collaborations by identifying principal

contributors and highlighting the geographical

distribution and focal areas of elder care research.

• Gap and Implication Assessment: To determine

the field's current research gaps and the findings'

applicability to international elder care policies

and practices.

3 METHODS AND

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Process of Study Selection and

Techniques Employed

The research analyzed a Systematic Literature

Review (SLR) method, which provided a systematic

and objective selection process of papers, inclusion-

lists criteria, and analysis techniques. The article

selection was performed following the PRISMA

(Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews

and Meta-Analyses) protocol normally recommended

for an SLR [4]. The aforementioned protocol can be

visualized in a flowchart with key stages depicted as

the steps ''Identification'', ''Screening'' and

''Inclusion''. We respectively apply these stages in

our study, described in Figure 1.

Identification includes Definition of search terms,

search criteria, relevant databases and data extraction

procedure. The primary term was "Senior Citizen

Care." To facilitate an extensive search, the

parameters included terms such as “Senior Citizen

Care,” “Elderly Care,” “Parent Care,” and “Old Age

Care.”

These terms were entered into the Web of Science

database using the logical operator “OR” in between.

As per PRISMA's 2020 guidelines, articles once

identified require screening. This phase incorporates

the tasks of screening, retrieving, and assessing the

aptness of each article for inclusion. Articles not

adhering to the specified criteria were subsequently

discarded. Criteria for considering articles included

those of the "article" or "book chapter" type, penned

in "English", and published between the years "2010

to 2023". We favored journal articles for SLRs as they

maintain a consistent methodological quality,

facilitating the extraction of pertinent results and

bolstering internal validity.

Utilizing a combination of automated and manual

means, the screening was executed. With the

assistance of the Web of Science's automated

functions, we pinpointed articles that met the

aforementioned inclusion criteria. Publications

deviating from these criteria, such as research notes,

commentary by editors, entire books, book excerpts,

book critiques, conference papers, and unpublished

materials, as well as those not in English or outside

the designated timeframe, were disregarded.

Subsequent to this, full versions of the filtered articles

were acquired for a deeper level of screening: the

evaluation of their relevance.

Relevance evaluation or eligibility assessment

leaned on tools offered by the Web of Science

database. The focus then narrowed down, prioritizing

specific fields like psychology, social science, social

work, sociology, family enterprise, societal

challenges, legislative studies, and behavioral

disciplines.

3.2 Evaluation of Bias Risk in the

Study

The integrity of a review can be compromised when

biases, either unintentional or deliberate, creep into

the processes of article selection and interpretation.

By adhering to a rigorously defined review protocol,

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and by implementing methodical, impartial

procedures for selecting and analyzing articles, the

propensity for such biases can be minimized. An

additional safeguard against bias is ensuring that

multiple researchers independently evaluate the

quality of articles, thereby providing a cross-check

mechanism. For this study, we meticulously followed

these guidelines and protocols, ensuring that potential

biases within the selected articles were duly

addressed and negated.

Figure 1: PRISMA Flow Diagram.

4 RESULT AND FINDINGS

4.1 Study Characteristics

The systematic literature review undertaken for this

study focuses on the time span between 2010 and

2023, encompassing a comprehensive collection of

466 scholarly documents. These documents, derived

from an array of 263 distinct academic sources,

predominantly consist of journals and book-based

publications, indicating the interdisciplinary nature of

the research in this domain. Over the studied period,

the literature manifests a notable annual growth rate

of 8.28%, underscoring the burgeoning interest and

expanding research frontiers in this field (Table 1).

The academic impact of these documents is

palpable, with each paper garnering an average of

12.57 citations, showcasing the resonance and

influence of the research within the scholarly

community. Further attesting to the depth and

richness of the collated literature, these documents

cumulatively reference a monumental figure of

20,992 works. In terms of thematic insights, a myriad

of 1,192 'Keywords Plus' and an additional 1,483

author-specified keywords have been identified,

providing a granular understanding of the research's

thematic contours.

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Table 1: Primary Information of the Article (Source:

Author).

Description Results

MAIN INFORMATION ABOUT

DATA

Timespan 2010:2023

Sources (Journals, Books, etc) 263

Documents 466

Annual Growth Rate % 8.28

Document Average Age 5.13

Average citations per doc 12.57

References 20992

DOCUMENT CONTENTS

Keywords Plus (ID) 1192

Author's Keywords (DE)

1483

AUTHORS

Authors 1274

Authors of single-authored docs 94

AUTHORS COLLABORATION

Single-authored docs 97

Co-Authors per Doc 2.97

International co-authorships % 20.82

DOCUMENT TYPES

Article 399

Article; book chapter 67

The collaborative fabric of this domain is robust.

Among the 1,274 contributing scholars, a segment of

94 has opted for independent authorship. However, a

predominant trend towards collaborative research is

evident, with the average document boasting

contributions from approximately 2.97 scholars.

Furthermore, the dimension of international

collaboration is significant, with 20.82% of the

contributions reflecting cross-border academic

partnerships.

Delineating the nature of these scholarly

contributions, a substantial portion, precisely 399, can

be categorized as academic articles. Nonetheless, a

unique segment comprising 67 documents offers an

amalgamation of article and book chapter formats,

reflecting the versatile and integrative approaches

adopted in the research endeavors of this domain.

In our systematic literature review spanning from

2010 to 2023, it was observed that research

contributions are disseminated across various

academic journals, highlighting the multifaceted

nature of the domain. Leading the charge is "Frontiers

in Psychology" with a contribution of 14 articles,

indicating its significant role in advancing discourse

in this area. In our study, we apply these stages

rigorously, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Annual Article Publication.

Close contenders include "Health & Social Care

in the Community" and "Journals of Gerontology

Series B-Psychological Sciences and Social

Sciences", each housing 12 articles. The "Children

and Youth Services Review" added another layer to

the discussion, bringing forth 11 pertinent articles. On

the other hand, "Social Policy & Administration" has

played a pivotal role with 9 articles, underlining its

influence in the socio-policy domain of the subject.

Several other prominent academic platforms have

enriched the literature landscape. "Child Care Health

and Development", "European Journal of Social

Work", and "Nursing Ethics" each showcased 8

significant contributions. With 7 insightful articles,

the "Sociology of Health & Illness" journal elucidates

the sociological dimensions of the topic. Finally,

"Journal of European Social Policy" cemented its

position in the scholarly tapestry with a contribution

of 6 key articles.

This distribution across varied journals

accentuates the interdisciplinary nature of the

research, with insights from psychology, social care,

gerontology, child and youth studies, policy-making,

ethics, and sociology.

5 RESULT OF STUDY

5.1 Result of authors' keywords

analysis

Vos Viewer's output reflects key themes in elderly

care research. The most common theme is "elderly

care" with 78 mentions placed in the central position

as the core and foundation of discussions. Another

major theme is “caregiving” .Cultural factors are also

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Figure 3: Most Relevant Sources of the Article

Publications.

evident, such as "China" (16 times) and "filial piety"

(6 times), suggesting the influence of Chinese culture.

The psychological dimensions are also represented by

the term’s "anxiety", "depression"," or "dementia".

The data also covers aspects of care relationships:

The issues of "care work," "children," "parenting,"

and "parents" all imply family responsibilities for

elderly care. Terms such as "long-term care", "social

support" and "social work" imply institutional and

community assistance. Finally, "gender" (16 times)

specifies its impact on the caregiving dynamics.

But—summary: the research presents a

multidimensional portrait of elderly care from

cultural conventions to institutional frameworks. In

our study, we apply these stages rigorously, as shown

in Figure 3. Based on the authors' keywords, the result

offers a six-fold cluster-based ordered perspective of

the main themes fundamental to the research corpus.

Every cluster reflects a different angle of view on the

main theme, probably implying particular areas of

concentration or methodological approaches.

5.1.1 Cluster 1 (9 items)

This cluster is mainly characterized by psychological

and family aspects of caregiving. Words such as

“anxiety”, “depression” and “stress” signal the mental

and emotional challenges of caregiving and the

impact of this on both caregivers and recipients.

Intergenerational dynamics may be indicated through

“children”, “parents”, and “caregiving” terms while

“culture” may emphasize how cultural determinants

drive the perception of caregiving. “Social support”

refers to the external networks or structures that can

help mitigate some of these challenges.

5.1.2 Cluster 2 (8 items)

Centered on elder care, this cluster delves into family

dynamics and societal structures. Keywords such as

"elder care", "family caregiving", and "elderly"

position the elderly at the core. "Gender" and

"migrant care workers" might address issues of

workforce demographics and implications, while

"well-being" suggests a holistic view on outcomes.

"Social services" might highlight institutional

supports.

5.1.3 Cluster 3 (7 items)

Oriented towards systemic structures, terms like

"welfare state", "long-term care", and "nursing"

denote institutional frameworks and professional care

environments. "Migration" could be related to the

global movement of caregiving workers or the elderly

themselves, while "childcare" introduces an

alternative caregiving paradigm. In our study, we

apply these stages rigorously, as shown in Figure 4.

5.1.4 Cluster 4 (7 items)

This cluster appears methodologically grounded.

With terms like "qualitative research", it might be

exploring in-depth, narrative-based insights. "Care

ethics" and "informal care" introduce moral and non-

professional dimensions, while "dementia" and

"elderly care" again centralize elderly needs.

5.1.5 Cluster 5 (7 items)

Geographical and cultural contexts seem dominant

here. "China" and "Sweden" suggest regional

perspectives, while "filial piety" introduces

traditional caregiving values, especially from East

Asian contexts. "COVID-19" introduces a temporal

and situational element, hinting at research spawned

by pandemic challenges.

5.1.6 Cluster 6 (6 items)

With terms like "Attachment", "Foster care", and

"Mental health", this cluster seems to veer into niche

areas, focusing on specific caregiving environments

and their psychological implications, including the

satisfaction derived from caregiving roles.

In summary, the clusters illustrate a

multidimensional exploration of caregiving. From

psychological underpinnings to methodological

orientations, systemic structures to geographical

contexts, and specific caregiving environments, the

research captures a comprehensive and intricate view

of caregiving dynamics.

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Figure 4: Authors Keyword Analysis.

5.2 The Co-Authorship Analysis

The co-authorship analysis in Vos Viewer provides

an insightful breakdown of the collaboration patterns

among researchers in the field. Let's delve deeper into

understanding these clusters:

5.2.1 Cluster 1 (4 items)

This cluster centers around 'abma, tineke' and 'abma,

tineke a.' suggesting that these may be the main

authors or different variations of the same author's

name. Collaborations with 'dauwerse, linda' and

'widdershoven, guy' indicate a close-knit research

team, which likely has consistent scholarly

contributions in their specific niche of the domain.

5.2.2 Cluster 2 (4 items)

A collaborative grouping involving 'da roit, barbara',

'naldini, manuela', 'pavolini, emmanuele', and 'rani,

costanzo' depicts another research team. Their

repeated co-authorship suggests a synergistic working

relationship in their specialized research area.

5.2.3 Cluster 3 (3 items)

The trio of 'goedeke, sonja', 'landon, jason', and

'shepherd, daniel' seems to be another collaborative

group. Their mutual endeavors in research projects

underscore a shared interest or complementary

expertise.

5.2.4 Clusters 4 to 10

These are single-item clusters, each representing a

distinct author. Such solitary clusters can imply

various things:

• These authors may primarily work

independently or with collaborators outside

the current dataset.

• They might be the primary authors in their

respective research areas, potentially

bringing unique perspectives or expertise.

• Alternatively, they could be entering the

field or domain and might develop

collaborative patterns in subsequent years.

Figure 5: Co-Authorship Analysis.

In essence, clusters 1 to 3 depict core research

teams or collaborative groups within the field,

suggesting areas of consolidated expertise. In

contrast, clusters 4 to 10, being single-author clusters,

may indicate individual research paths or potential

areas for new collaborations. In our study, we apply

these stages rigorously, as shown in Figure 5. The

overall co-authorship analysis provides a mapping of

the scholarly landscape, offering insights into

established collaborations and hinting at potential

areas for future research partnerships.

5.3 Country Clustering

The clustering of countries, as depicted by Vos

Viewer, can be understood as a representation of

certain shared characteristics, methodologies, or

collaborative patterns within the research field.

5.3.1 Cluster 1

This cluster includes countries like Austria, Denmark,

Finland, and others, predominantly from Northern

Europe and parts of Asia like Japan and Taiwan.

Their grouping might suggest a shared research

methodology or perhaps similarities in their eldercare

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systems, reflecting common socio-cultural and policy

factors.

5.3.2 Cluster 2

Comprising England, France, Italy, and others, it's

largely a blend of Western European nations along

with New Zealand and China. The juxtaposition

might indicate that these countries have comparable

research outputs, methodologies, or eldercare

systems that are being studied in the given context.

5.3.3 Cluster 3

This cluster features Australia, Scotland, Singapore,

Spain, and Turkey among other more varied nations.

Their cooperation may suggest a wider spectrum of

research, maybe investigating several approaches and

techniques in elder care.

5.3.4 Cluster 4

With Belgium, Israel, and the Netherlands, this

cluster may be reflecting a different research

perspective or a specific eldercare model known from

these nations.

5.3.5 Cluster 5

Another diverse cluster is this group of Canada,

South Africa and South Korea. This implies that there

could be specific research collaborations or shared

elder care challenges and solutions around which

there is mutual interest. In our study, we apply these

stages rigorously, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Country Clustering.

In a sense, the clusters can reveal common research

methods, practices, and eldercare frameworks.

Furthermore, by studying these patterns, researchers

can find commonalities, potential collaborations, or

investigate dissimilar eldercare systems across

clusters.

6 DISCUSSIONS

We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) to

provide an in-depth understanding of the eldercare

domain, to denote the intersection of multiple

thematic areas, and to outline the collaboration

behavioural among geographical entities. Our

triangulated methodology from author keywords to

co-authorship and geographical clusters reveals the

intricate cartography of eldercare studies. Now, let’s

dive on a journey of understanding our discoveries.

The study of geographical clusters becomes

especially important considering the worldwide aging

population problem. Recognized for their strong

social welfare systems, northern European nations are

inevitably leading front stage in studies on elder care.

Despite the varying social, cultural, and

economic matrices of different regions, the clustering

together of countries (e.g., Japan and Taiwan) in

Cluster 1 speaks to the universal nature of the

challenges of aging dynamics across diverse settings.

In contrast, the diversity of Cluster 2 may serve as

low-key hints toward the paradox in eldercare

paradigms although the aging population concerns of

Western European countries are quite similar in

nature, they are said to arrive at scenarios that are

awful (in the sense that these countries have big

chronic disease burdens, leading to very high health

care expenditure per capita) while China and New

Zealand showing off the other faces of the eldercare

from which mutual learning could be triggered.

The thematic clusters, built using the keyword

analysis reinforce the interdisciplinary nature of

eldercare research. And the depth and breadth of

eldercare issues are reflected in themes from mental

health (anxiety, depression) to the socio-cultural

frames of caregiving (gender, migrant care workers).

It’s interesting to see how much a word like

'caregiving' seems to hit outside of that segment of a

more region-specific discussion, such as 'China' or

'Sweden'. Eldercare can be perceived in general and

specific terms, and the mix of the two highlights the

importance of considering eldercare on both levels.

The co-authorship analysis is equally interesting.

The clustering of names shows patterns of

collaborators, and demonstrates the global nature of

eldercare research. Frequent co-authorship, for

instance, as illustrated between Cluster 1 and Cluster

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2, may indicate broader institutional or collaborative

networks in the emerging research areas. Clusters 4 to

10, however, contained single entities, which may

reflect the niche expertise of reporters and would

therefore be worth further study.

The contribution from bibliometric tools such as

Vos Viewer towards SLR is clear from the detailed

insights generated, but there are certain limitations.

Co-authorship clusters may not fully represent

research dynamics. For instance, an impactful

researcher may indeed be collaborating across

severalthemes and their single inclusion in one cluster

may be an over-simplification of their contribution.

Furthermore, our study focused primarily on articles

and book chapters, potentially overlooking

significant insights from other forms of academic

outputs like conference proceedings or white papers.

It's also paramount to recognize that while

quantitative analyses like this provide a bird's eye

view, the granular nuances of individual research

articles and the qualitative depth they bring can

sometimes be overshadowed.

In summation, this SLR paints a vivid picture of

the state of eldercare research. While Northern

European countries emerge as dominant contributors,

the challenges and solutions in eldercare are

undeniably global. The diverse themes underscore the

complexity of eldercare, calling for multidisciplinary

solutions. As the world grapples with an aging

population, collaborative research endeavors, as

reflected in our co-authorship clusters, will become

increasingly pivotal. Future studies should strive to

integrate both quantitative bibliometric analyses and

qualitative evaluations to holistically understand the

ever-evolving domain of eldercare.

7 CONCLUSIONS

This systematic literature review 2010-2023 provide

a substantive overview of elder care research

presenting its multi-dimensional aspects. The key

themes, from psychological to societal constructs,

indicate the depth and breadth of discussions in this

domain. Cross-border collaboration emphasizes the

inclusive nature of the subject, spreading awareness

across the world. Though a few countries have been

consistently involved in research, it has not been

without gaps, which are a clear opportunity for

improvement in future efforts. However, with an

aging world, the take home messages from this

review highlight the importance of sustained research

interaction and implementation. Another hiatus, yet

one unerring aim still rings true: None of us wants to

be neglected and none of us wants other people to

neglect our elderly.

8 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

• Database Specificity: The research relied

entirely on the Web of Science database,

potentially overlooking significant studies

from other databases such as PubMed,

Scopus, or Google Scholar.

• Language Constraints: Focusing on

publications and book chapters only in

English could have caused us to overlook

important insights from non-English

literature, especially from areas with

notable elder care research in other

languages.

• Time Frame: The study restricted its

review to publications from 2010 to 2023,

potentially overlooking earlier seminal or

more recent trailblazing works from

outside this time frame.

• Inclusion Criteria: The concentration on

specific types of publication, such as book

chapters, journal articles, etc., may have

led to the exclusion of relevant research

from white boxes, conference proceedings

or other kind of academic correspondence.

• Automated Screening: While automated

technologies ease the review process, they

may exclude potentially significant papers

offering original perspectives

inadvertently.

9 FUTURE AVENUES OF

RESEARCH

A primary recommendation is to pool data through

cross-database pooling providing a wide-angle view

of the elder care research landscape; As such, it may

be used to facilitate a deeper analysis of current

themes, but might also open the way for new avenues

of investigation. There’s also a good case that can be

made, and should be, to read literature in other-than-

English languages. This process magnifies the

extended care and caregiving values derived from

cultural and regional plurality, especially from non-

western contexts as the replications of subsequent

caregiving tenets and rituals.

Also, due to the complex structure of elder care, it

is necessary to adopt an interdisciplinary approach.

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Exploring the interface of aging with other salient

fields, like technology, urban planning, or economics,

will yield the broadest challenges and solutions to

your research around senior care. And relevance in

practice would be enormous, as accelerated tech

contexts like AI-assisted living or telehealth have

already changed elements of elder care delivery.

Finally, though quantitative data is useful for a

macro view, qualitative insights have an irreplaceable

richness. Future research could utilize in-depth

qualitative methods such as interviews or

ethnographic studies to more fully depict the

complexities and lived experiences of seniors and

their caregivers. This could shed some light, giving

practical recommendations that could bridge the gap

between the research realm and real-world impact.

Taiwan underwent a series of underfunded projects at

community level advocacy, we utilize this model in

our manuscript not just in the relevance of mental

health, but also in the field of a-population, one trying

to gather data from multiple sources in a low-income

country in an age of an increasingly aging global

population and socio-economic dynamics. Finally,

researchers adjusted research into this synergizing so

that academic activities result in direct propitious

hands-on applications within the quality of old age

care at the global level.

10 IMPLICATIONS OF THE

STUDY

Systematic literature reviews are critical tools in

identifying gaps in knowledge and arguing

implications in relation to policy-making, caregiving

and research as they relate to elder care. This makes

the insights extracted predominantly a strong

compass for the policymakers to explore, Avenues

towards more potency and knowledge-based

structures of elder care matching with the current

scenario. Moreover, the research emphasizes the

necessity for an integrated approach to caregiving by

illuminating various aspects of elder support care,

from the mental elements to a supportive family

dimension. Such a holistic approach may guarantee

that elder purpose solution tenders the physical as

well as mental health requirements of considerately

nursing the aged populace.

Additionally, these findings are invaluable for

caregiver training initiatives. By emphasizing the key

themes and challenges, there's potential to refine and

enhance training modules, equipping caregivers with

updated competencies. In parallel, the importance of

these insights for advocacy cannot be understated.

Highlighting the pivotal aspects of elder care can

drive more community and governmental support,

ensuring that the plight and needs of the elderly

remain at the forefront of societal discourse.

From an academic perspective, the study acts as a

lighthouse, illuminating areas that are well-trodden

and those that beckon further exploration. Such

directive is invaluable for researchers who wish to

focus on those areas with the highest potential for

disruptive insights. Furthermore, the expanding

relationship between technology and elder care, as

noted in the review, points to a fledgling opportunity

for tech inventors to tap. Bespoke technical fixes to

care for our elders will improve quality of life and

autonomy of our ageing population.

Another key theme highlighted by the paper is the

importance of cultural/ regional contexts for shaping

elder care practices. This cultural sensitivity became

a rallying cry for caregivers particularly those

working with diverse populations to implement more

culturally aware approaches to care. Last, data-

informed findings about the intersection of general

health and elderly care challenges healthcare

professionals to incorporate elderly care

considerations into more systems-level health

strategies. This integration ensures that a holistic

well-being of elderly is covered.

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