This book explores various practices and policies related to ageing
issues in India. It addresses ageing concerns from a theoretical and
empirical viewpoint with in-depth analyses of existential dimensions of
ageing. It provides deep insights into ageing in India by discussing
demographics related to health and social differentials, gender
concerns, retirement problems, epidemiological transition taking place
in the country with rising problem of dementia and mental health
problems. It consists of 23 chapters written by various established as
well as upcoming scholars in the field. The authors cover a broad range
of topics with regard to provisions for institutional care, geriatric
practice and emerging issues of elder abuse. The book will appeal to
professionals and to lay people getting interested in ageing India from
a social, health, gender, economic, psychological and emotional aspects.