Association between Support and Satisfaction with Life among Older Adults in Ekiti, Nigeria: Findings and Implications

Many developing countries like Nigeria lack policy for the care of older adults and this creates major challenges elderly population. The traditional family institution community support that used to be safety nest are being adversely affected by westernization. This development might have adverse effect on life satisfaction among adults. hospital based cross-sectional study was designed determine association between A total 128 subjects participated in out which 28.9% were satisfied with life. Expectation mainly from family, less very low government. level received all sources generally fell short expectations. Marital status source livelihood significantly associated satisfaction. There is inadequate social government below Expectations most strongly correlated Support must addressed order meet their expectations improve