Certain sections of the population in almost every country have faced exclusion due to one or more of these factors. The contributory factors underlying this discrimination emanate from discriminatory laws, the neglect of Governments and the negative attitudes of family members, healthcare providers and employers. Age-based prejudice precludes the participation of older persons in consultation and decision-making processes at family, community and national levels. In some countries, older persons are provided with credit facilities on more advantageous terms to help them open their own businesses.