Title
Senior citizens of India : emerging challenges and concerns / S. Irudaya Rajan, Udaya S. Mishra.
ISBN
9789811577406 (electronic book)
9811577404 (electronic book)
9811577390
9789811577390
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2020]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-981-15-7740-6 doi
10.1007/978-981-15-7
Call Number
HQ1064.I4 I78 2020
Dewey Decimal Classification
305.260954
Summary
This book provides an overview of multiple facets of ageing and its evolving dynamics in various Indian states. It elaborates on key dimensions like health, dependence and disability, as well as living arrangements for the elderly. Drawing on information from National Sample Surveys to offer readers a broader and richer understanding of the evolving demographic reality in India, the book addresses a range of detailed policies and programmes for the elderly in India. Given its scope, the book is essential reading for students and researchers in the fields of sociology, demography, economics and development studies. It also offers a valuable reference guide for anyone engaged in planning and policy formulation for social security, welfare of the aged or mainstreaming ageing concerns.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 21, 2020).
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9789811577390
Chapter 1. Prologue to ageing research
Chapter 2
The demographics of ageing
Chapter 3
Economic dependence and physical disability: supporting mechanisms and coping strategies
Chapter 4
Morbidity, health care and health interventions
Chapter 5
Policy, programmes and welfare schemes
Chapter 6. Unexplored facets of the elderly: Kerala ageing surveys - a longitudinal enquiry
Chapter 7. Recommendations: new emerging areas and unexplored avenues.