Ageing Issues and Responses in India

This book discusses emerging issues concerning ageing in India, describes the multi-layered vulnerabilities of older adults in the context of health care and caregiving, and explores social, legal and economic perspectives. It also analyses the existing policies and programmes intended to address th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Shankardass, Mala Kapur (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Ageing India: Presentation of Issues and Responses
  • Addressing Marginalization Among The Elderly: A Social Work Perspective
  • Preventive Geriatrics - a way towards active ageing
  • Age Friendly Initiatives
  • Ageing Policies and Programmes in India
  • Elder Care From A Distance: Emerging Trends And Challenges In The Contemporary India
  • Extent of population ageing and Intergenerational Support in the states of India
  • Elderly Women in India: Concerns and Good Practices
  • Institutional Care For Elderly
  • Old Age Homes as a New Pattern of Life
  • Senior Citizens – Protections In Law, An Overview
  • Post-Reproductive Health Care in Women: Concerns and Issues
  • Examining the lived experiences of aging among older adults living alone in India
  • Revered or abused: Exploring reasons for abuse within family from the narratives of Three Elderly Women in Chennai
  • Role of Integrative Medicine In Management Of Dementia
  • Financing Health Care of Elderly