Increase in life expectancy of elderly is one of the main reasons for global aging of
elderly people in the society. Similarly, decreased in family size, geographical
dispersion of family member as well as trend to live separately have greatly
influenced the entry of old people in elderly home. However, family plays a crucial
role in life of all human being and their significance even increases with the age. In
similar way, those elderly living in elderly home also need the same social support
and close emotional relationship from their family member. Old age people have
close relationship especially with their family member than others. Lack of family
support can reduce quality of life of elderly as it may cause loneliness and depression
in them. Even though, they live separately in elderly home, their family member can
involve and participate in their care through family visit or contact with them through
phones and letters. Few studies have been done regarding family and elderly. With
these concerns, the research was conducted in order to improve the social support
and emotional relationship between elderly and family member, to emphasize the
role of family in elderly care through family visit and relate the co-relation between
family visit and loneliness. It also helps to know that family involvement and support
is vital for the quality of life of elderly.