Problems of rural aged: a sociological perspective

Ageing is a universal and irreversible
process. The rate of ageing is not uniform
but different from individual to individual.
Getting old is the result of the interplay of
biological, sociological, psychological,
and ecological factors. The interaction of
declining fertility and mortality regimes
governs the pace of population of ageing.
This faster pace of demographic transition
in developing countries has resulted in a
growth of the aged population not only in
proportion to that of the developed
Countries, but also in absolute numbers.
India is a country with a fine tradition
of respecting, loving and supporting the
aged. As a result of modernization,
urbanization and globalization, the values
and life styles are changing which is
affecting the care of the aged and
problems of aged are alarmingly
increasing.
The present volume highlights that
each applied discipline is important and
when development plans are drawn at
different levels, the potentialities of the
contribution of the aged should be taken
This volume will provide
them with a will to live with a holistic
into account.
attitude. This volume would provide
guidelines to Sociologists, Social Workers,
Gerontologists, Demographers, Sacial
Scientists, Medical Scientists, Planners and
Policy makers for developing action and
academic programmes for the cause and
care of elderly population in Rural, Urban
and Tribal areas of the country. This
volume would pave the way to cater the
needs of the aged and also for the welfare
of the aged in the country.