Ageing: an interdisciplinary approach

Ageing is a continuous biological process
which no human being can escape. It
begins at birth and ends with death. This
inevitable and irreversible process of ageing
affects both physical and psychological
well-being. Though it cannot be avoided,
the rate at which one ages varies from
Country to country and person to person. It
not only depends on one's genes but also
on the environmental influences and the
lifestyle one follows.
Traditionally, in India, aged enjoyed a place
of honour and respect in family and society
but in modern times the younger generation
has replaced them in strategic positions,
leaving them in a weakened and
functionless situation. Today, they are being
viewed as non-productive and dependent.
Thus, there is a need to look into their
problems and provide practical solutions to
their physical and psychological needs. The
present book is an attempt in this
direction. The scholars from various
disciplines of Home Sciences have
contributed towards this giant issue. A book
of such a dimension is of great use to not
only elderly themselves, but to the
institutions and organizations that are
Concerned about them