INDIA: "Elderly In India" Describes Conditions in Old Age Homes

Books "The Elderly in India" Authored by: Kumudini Dandekar Description: The changing demographic profile of India's population has brought about new problems for the elderly. This volume describes the conditions facing the elderly, supported by survey data and case studies of residents in old-age homes in the state of Maharashtra. The author studies regional variations and the differences between rural and urban elderly in terms of health, financial constraints and the location and functioning of old-age homes. Pension schemes and alternative institutional arrangements for the elderly are also assessed. The Elderly In India Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd Pub Date: 21-08-1996 Pages: 232 Subject Areas: - Aging and Gerontology (Behavioral Science) (General) - South Asia Studies Hardcover ISBN: 9780803993013 List Price: £27.50