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Senior Citizens of India, Emerging Challenges and Concerns, by S. Irudaya Rajan, Udaya S. Mishra

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Senior Citizens of India, Emerging Challenges and Concerns, by S. Irudaya Rajan, Udaya S. Mishra

Language

eng

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Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Senior Citizens of India

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

by S. Irudaya Rajan, Udaya S. Mishra

Series statement

Springer eBooks.

Sub title

Emerging Challenges and Concerns

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.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1- Ageing in India: A Demographic Outlook -- Chapter 2 - Dependence and Disability: the age related derivatives -- Chapter 3 - Chronic Diseases and Morbidities: An Elderly Account -- Chapter 4 - Evolving Response to the Emerging Need of the Elderly -- Chapter 5 - Towards Ensuring Elderly Welfare: An Evaluation

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