Emerging Issues in Gerontology : Relevance and Possibilities

Present demographic trends have influenced the micro and macro socio-economic and development structure.there is an emerging need to pay greater attention to issues related to gerontology in order to ensure quality of life with dignity to the elderly.this book is a modest attempt to put together different and international front. The book explores some important issues for older people and aims to provide new thinking towards the ground reality that today's elderly confront.four major themes i.e.geriatric health and perspectives. (jacket)