Ageing Issues and Responses in India, 1st ed. 2020

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 these age-related issues and assesses the importance of preventive geriatrics towards active ageing, as well as the current scenario of institutional care for the elderly in India. Gathering fifteen chapters written by leading researchers in the fields of geriatrics, social work, anthropology, sociology, psychiatry, economics, law and mental health, the book presents the latest findings on ageing-related topics such as elderly health, family change, old age homes, age friendly environments and the role of integrative medicine. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for researchers, academics, practitioners and policymakers in the areas of gerontology, demography and sociology, as well as all those interested in the study of ageing populations.

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.

Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass is a sociologist, gerontologist, health and development social scientist. She is also a teacher, writer, researcher, consultant and activist. She has been involved with ageing studies since 1992, when she began pursuing postdoctoral work on ageing issues. She has held prestigious assignments with various United Nations agencies, and with national and international institutions. She has participated in panel discussions, delivered keynote addresses and chaired sessions on ageing concerns with reputed organizations both in India and abroad. She has been awarded Fellowships for her contributions to gerontology around the world. 

Written by respected experts in the field Discusses ageing in the Indian context and provides an overview of key macro-factors Examines emerging issues in ageing, and highlights pressing research areas