Intro
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Continent Wise Intersectional Analysis on Ageing
1.1 Introduction: The Ageing Community
1.2 Ageing Trends: India and South Asia
1.3 Ageing Trends: China and East Asia
1.4 Ageing Trends: South-Eastern Asia
1.5 Ageing Trends: Central Asia
1.6 Ageing Trends: Western Asia
1.7 Ageing Trends: African Continent
1.7.1 Northern Africa
1.7.2 Sub-Saharan African
1.8 Ageing Trends: Europe
1.8.1 Central and Eastern European Countries
1.8.2 Southern European

1.8.3 Northern and Western European Countries
1.9 Ageing Trends: Northern American Continent
1.10 Ageing Trends: Latin America
1.11 Ageing Trends: Oceanic Continent
References
Chapter 2: Leading Causes of Death and Disability Among the Global Aging Community
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Causes and Risk Factors for Death and Disability among the Aging Community
2.3 Neurological Diseases in Elderly
2.4 Cancer and Aging
2.5 Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
2.6 Respiratory Diseases in the Elderly
2.7 Musculoskeletal Impairments and Incidence of Falls with Age

2.8 Diabetes Mellitus and Aging
2.9 COVID-19 and the Impact on Elderly
2.10 Hearing Impairment with Aging
2.11 Visual Impairment with Aging
2.12 Miscellaneous Causes of Disability in the Elderly
References
Chapter 3: The Societal Impact and Feasibility of Psychosocial Interventions on the Quality of Life of the Elderly
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Defining Successful Aging
3.3 Economic Costs of Geriatric Healthcare Programs
3.4 Depression in the Elderly
3.5 Anxiety Disorders in Old Age
3.6 Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

3.7 Psychosocial Interventions in the Elderly
3.7.1 Cognitive Behavior Therapy
3.7.2 Interpersonal Therapy
3.7.3 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
3.8 Social Support Services for the Elderly
3.9 Psychosocial Interventions to Improve the Physical Health and Disability
3.10 Programs that Focus on Elder Abuse
3.11 Social Programs Addressing Financial Security
3.12 Indigenous Solutions in Resource-Poor Settings
3.13 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: The Economic Impact of Ageing on Healthcare
4.1 Introduction

4.2 Ageing and Healthcare System in High-Income Countries
4.3 Ageing and Healthcare System in Middle, and Low-Income Countries
4.4 Healthcare Expenditure and High-Income Countries
4.5 Healthcare Expenditure in Low and Middle-Income Countries
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Future Investment Needs for the Aging Community
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Strengthening the Healthcare Infrastructure
5.1.2 Provision for Ending ``Housing ́́Need and ``Nutritional ́́Deficit
5.1.3 Investing in Education and Lifelong Learning
5.1.4 Utilizing Renewable and Sustainable Sources of Energy in Eldercare