Abstract: The elderly in the rural areas are a special group and a group of people who need care, Their social security problems need urgent attention of the government and society. Through in-depth interviewed with the six typical rural floating elderly in X county, Anhui province, there was a certain understanding of the current social security situation of the rural migrant elderly after moving to the city. Problems such as the lack of a sense of belonging, the inability to enjoy preferential policies, and the difficulty in getting medical treatment in different places had caused inconvenience to the urban life of the floating rural elderly. To solved the social security problem of the floating elderly in rural areas requires the joint efforts of the government, society and families, so as to enable them to live a better life in the city.

Key words: floating elderly population, countryside, social security