Ageing Issues and Responses in India

Book Details

• Editor: Mala Kapur Shankardass

• Publisher: Springer

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9789811695964

• Pages: 264

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

This insightful volume addresses the multi-faceted aspects of ageing in India, bringing together 15 well-researched chapters from experts across disciplines such as social work, sociology, law, psychiatry, economics, mental health, and gerontology. The book delves into pressing ageing-related issues including health challenges, elder abuse, legal protections, caregiving practices, institutional support, and gendered ageing experiences. It explores the policies and programmes aimed at senior citizens in India while promoting the importance of preventive geriatrics and age-friendly initiatives. This scholarly work is an essential resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and professionals working in gerontology, social development, public health, and ageing studies.

Contents

1. Ageing Issues and Responses in India: A Synopsis – Mala Kapur Shankardass

2. Addressing Marginalization Among the Elderly: A Social Work Perspective – Archana Kaushik

3. Preventive Geriatrics: A Way Towards Active Ageing – Anand Ambali

4. Age-Friendly Initiatives – Biju Mathew

5. Ageing Policies and Programmes in India – K. R. Gangadharan

6. Elder Care from a Distance: Emerging Trends and Challenges – Archana Kaushik

7. Population Ageing and Intergenerational Support in Indian States – S. Anil Chandran

8. Elderly Women in India: Concerns and Way Forward – Pamela Singla

9. Institutional Care for the Elderly – Sandhya Gupta

10. Old Age Homes: A New Pattern of Life – Anupriyo Mallick

11. Senior Citizens: Legal Protections – Sarita Kapur

12. Health Challenges Among Ageing Women – Meena Yadav

13. Ageing Alone: Lived Experiences of Older Adults – Jagriti Gangopadhyay

14. Revered or Abused? Family Abuse Narratives – Asha Banu Soletti & P. V. Laavanya

15. Integrative Medicine and Dementia Management – Vidya Shenoy

About the Editor

Mala Kapur Shankardass is a distinguished sociologist, gerontologist, and health and development expert with over three decades of experience. She has collaborated extensively with international organizations including the United Nations, and has been recognized globally for her scholarly and policy-oriented contributions to the field of ageing. Her work blends academic rigor with advocacy for the rights and dignity of elderly populations.