This book explores various practices and policies related to ageing issues in India. It addresses ageing concerns from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint with in-depth analyses of existential dimensions of ageing. It provides deep insights into ageing in India by discussing demographics related to health and social differentials, gender concerns, retirement problems, epidemiological transition taking place in the country with rising problem of dementia and mental health problems. It consists of 23 chapters written by various established as well as upcoming scholars in the field. The authors cover a broad range of topics with regard to provisions for institutional care, geriatric practice and emerging issues of elder abuse. The book will appeal to professionals and to lay people getting interested in ageing India from a social, health, gender, economic, psychological and emotional aspects.
| ISBN: | 9789811658297 |
| Publication date: | 27th November 2022 |
| Author: | Mala Kapur Shankardass |
| Publisher: | Springer Verlag, Singapore |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 396 pages |
| Series: | International Perspectives on Aging |
| Genres: |
Care of the elderly Sociology: family and relationships Age groups: the elderly Health systems and services Geriatric nursing |
This book explores various practices and policies related to ageing issues in India. It addresses ageing concerns from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint with in-depth analyses of existential dimensions of ageing. It provides deep insights into ageing in India by discussing demographics related to health and social differentials, gender concerns, retirement problems, epidemiological transition taking place in the country with rising problem of dementia and mental health problems. It consists of 23 chapters written by various established as well as upcoming scholars in the field. The authors cover a broad range of topics with regard to provisions for institutional care, geriatric practice and emerging issues of elder abuse. The book will appeal to professionals and to lay people getting interested in ageing India from a social, health, gender, economic, psychological and emotional aspects.
Ageing Issues in India features in the following genres: Care of the elderly, Sociology: family and relationships, Age groups: the elderly, Health systems and services, Geriatric nursing
Ageing Issues in India is available in Paperback
Ageing Issues in India was written by Mala Kapur Shankardass and published by Springer Verlag, Singapore
Ageing Issues in India has 396 pages
Yes it is part of International Perspectives on Aging series
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