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Ageing is a fact of life and is a natural consequence of human development process. While many tolerate the physical losses and inconvenience of old age, many elderly persons are victims of physical abuse, emotional and psychological disorders, deprivation of love, care and concern for health. The problems of aged persons needs to be analyzed and given greater attention for ensuring healthy and happy life during old age.

This book provides an insight into the process of ageing and various problems associated with old age. The contents emphasise the need to initiate measures to protect the elderly the adequate care by families and institutions. The book will be useful to policy makers, counselling centres, old age home, and all adults involved in taking care of the aged, to foster better attitudes towards the aged.

Book Content of Stress Management
1. Process of Ageing: Conceptual Aspects
2. Models and Theories of Ageing
3. Specific Problems of the Aged After Retirement
4. Retirement, Old Age and Death
5. Social Issues of the Aged
6. Personal and Social Adjustment Dimensions
7. Services for the Aged and the Infirm
8. Asanas and Meditation for the Aged
References
Annexures
Edition

First

Year of publication

2017

Pages

92

Student Dollar Price

8

Type

Author

Dr. H.L. Kaila,

Dr. S. Ravishankar,

Dr. Satish Pai,

Shri S.V. Kamat

Publisher

Himalaya pub