AGEING ISSUES IN INDIA: PRACTICES, PERSPECTIVES AND POLICIES

Book Details:

• Author/Editor: Mala Kapur Shankardass

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789819701896

• Pages: 406

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

This comprehensive volume explores the multifaceted aspects of ageing in India, combining both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies. With 23 insightful chapters written by leading and emerging scholars, the book delves into crucial issues such as demographic transitions, health disparities, gender dynamics, dementia, mental health, retirement, and elder abuse. It reflects on current geriatric practices, institutional care models, legal protections, and the evolving needs of the elderly in urban and rural India.

It also focuses on marginalized populations, particularly women and tribal communities, providing a nuanced view of ageing from sociological, psychological, and public health perspectives. The book is a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the challenges and opportunities of ageing in contemporary India.

Contents

1. Ageing Issues in India—Practices, Perspectives and Policies: Introductory Comments – Mala Kapur Shankardass

2. Challenges and Opportunities of Elderly Working After Retirement: Indian Scenario – Avani Maniar & Shivani Mehta

3. Women, Work and Ageing – Bharti Birla

4. Gender Differentials in Bio-cultural Aspects of Ageing in a Tribal Context – Chandana Sarmah

5. Dementia Rehabilitation: The Challenges – Pragya Lodha & Avinash De Sousa

6. Demographics of Ageing in India: Socio-Economic Inequalities and Health Challenges – K.S. James & Srinivas Goli

7. Living with Age in Slums: A Systematic Review – Anushka Ghosh & Susmita Mukhopadhyay

8. Marginalized and Alienated Elderly of Kashmir – Mohmad Saleem Jahangir & Aneesa Shafi

9. Geriatric Practice: Its Status in India – Arvind Mathur

10. Three Models of Institutional Care in India

11. Geriatric Sexual Health: The Challenges in the Indian Context – Pragya Lodha, Dhanashree Perumal & Avinash De Sousa

12. Senior Citizens: Issues and Perspectives – Ghazala Meenai

13. Health Concerns of Women in Later Years – Meena Yadav

14. Legal Measures to Safeguard and Protect the Rights of Elderly – Rajive Raturi & Meghna Sharma

15. Elderly Rights and Problems in India: SMART PRACTICE Analysis – Sanjoy Roy

16. Skilling Medical Professionals for Geriatric Care – Ruchika Kuba

17. Geriatric Mental Health Issues from India – Shruti Srivastava

18. Elder Abuse in Urban India: Evidence from Study – U.V. Somayajulu

19. Challenges and Opportunities in Social Care of Elderly in Urban India – Shree Shubham & Arvind K. Joshi

20. Life at Sunset Years: Health and Healthcare Needs – Tattwamasi Paltasingh & Basabadatta Jena

21. Elder Abuse and Its Impact on Health – Dhananjay W. Bansod, Santosh Phad & Jhumki Kundu

22. Healthy Ageing: From Concept to Practice – Ritu Rana

23. Sports and the Physical: Stimulators for the Aged – Sanjay Tewari

About the Editor

Mala Kapur Shankardass is a renowned sociologist and gerontologist with decades of experience in the field of ageing, health, and social development. She has been actively engaged in academic research, international consultancy, and advocacy since 1992. Her collaborations include assignments with the United Nations and reputed national institutions. Recognized globally for her work in gerontology, she has contributed extensively through keynote addresses, scholarly articles, and expert panels on ageing and elder care.