In this study; By examining the appearance of poverty in the lives of elderly people living in rural areas, it is discussed which difficulties poverty causes especially for the elderly living alone in rural areas and which benefits rural brings to the elderly. The old age process brings some disadvantages in itself. The conditions brought about by this period change the lives of the elderly a lot compared to the old age period. It becomes difficult to experience when other disadvantageous situations are added to these problems that come when you enter the old age life. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the elderly spend this period as comfortably as possible. Since everyone will get older one day, more emphasis should be placed on aging studies.