Ageing: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Book Details:

• Author: Sarjoo Patel

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 9788131603895

• Pages: 284

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches

About the Book
Ageing is a natural, continuous biological process that begins at birth and ends at death. While it is inevitable and irreversible, the rate at which individuals age can vary significantly due to genetic factors, environmental influences, and personal lifestyle choices. Traditionally, in Indian society, the elderly enjoyed high social standing and respect within families and communities. However, modernization has led to a shift in values, leaving many senior citizens marginalized, dependent, and considered non-productive.

This book addresses the critical physical and psychological challenges faced by the elderly in today’s changing social landscape. It highlights the urgent need for thoughtful interventions and practical solutions to improve their quality of life.

Compiled by experts across multiple disciplines of Home Science, this volume includes contributed research articles that provide valuable insights into the experiences and needs of the ageing population. It serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars, caregivers, social organizations, and policymakers involved in elderly care and welfare.

About the Author / Editor
Sarjoo Patel is Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Resource Management (Home Management), Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. She has authored five books and contributed numerous research articles to reputed journals.

Veena Gandotra, the co-editor, is the former Dean and Head of the same department at MSU Baroda. A seasoned academician, she has supervised many Master's and doctoral theses and has published widely, with seven books and several research papers to her credit.