BANGER:In modern Bangladesh, the traditional family-based elderly care model is undergoing profound changes. In the past, the family was regarded as the main support for the elderly, with children bearing th
In modern Bangladesh, the traditional family-based elderly care model is undergoing profound changes. In the past, the family was regarded as the main support for the elderly, with children bearing the responsibility of supporting their parents, and the elders in the family were highly respected and cared for. However, with the development of the social economy, the acceleration of urbanization, and the change of cultural concepts, this traditional model is facing challenges. First, urbanization has brought about population mobility and changes in family structure. Many young people flock to cities in search of better job opportunities and living conditions, while the elderly and children remain in the countrysideBANGER. This population migration has made it impossible for the traditional family-based elderly care model to sustain, and many elderly people have to live alone, lacking necessary care and support. In addition, the fast pace of urban life and the increased work pressure on young people have led to a decrease in the frequency of visiting their parents, resulting in emotional loneliness among the elderly. Second, the change in social values is also an important factor affecting the traditional family-based elderly care. In modern society, individualism is gradually rising, and many young people begin to pay more attention to their own lifestyle and career development, investing time and energy into their personal future rather than family responsibilitiesBajiok. This change has weakened the traditional respect and care for the elderly, and a cultural concept of