Forgets Me Not: A Look into the Organizations of the Elderly as a Form of Social Power

Persons above 60 years of age are deemed to be marginalized in a convoluted society like the Philippines; hence, there is a need for thorough scrutiny to articulate their situation. Suffice to say, kindred appreciation concerning such predicament faced by the elderly as discrimination and unjust distribution of basic services and resources should be addressed squarely. Left alone, the struggles which make or break the lives of what we consider “backbone of our populace” hearten the researchers to peruse on the common issues which urge government agencies to act accordingly.

Ageism brings about a stereotyped impression that an older person is of no use to the society; hence, research on how they can still contribute and influence the delivery of services and programs to older persons is vital. Since the crafting of public policies and the delivery of services in the barangay level for the elderly are being proposed and implemented, it would be premature to conclude that there exists a widespread alienation of the elderly. Having said that, it is more prudent to say, that this study aims to explore the extent to which a strong organization of the elderly as a form of social power influence the effective delivery of services that benefit them.