This book discusses emerging issues concerning ageing in India, describes the multi-layered vulnerabilities of older adults in the context of health care and caregiving, and explores social, legal and economic perspectives. It also analyses the existing policies and programmes intended to address these age-related issues and assesses the importance of preventive geriatrics towards active ageing, as well as the current scenario of institutional care for the elderly in India. Gathering fifteen chapters written by leading researchers in the fields of geriatrics, social work, anthropology, sociology, psychiatry, economics, law and mental health, the book presents the latest findings on ageing-related topics such as elderly health, family change, old age homes, age friendly environments and the role of integrative medicine. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for researchers, academics, practitioners and policymakers in the areas of gerontology, demography and sociology, as well as all those interested in the study of ageing populations. CONTENTS 1. Ageing Issues and Responses in India: A Synopsis / Mala Kapur Shankardass 2. Addressing Marginalization Among the Elderly: A Social Work Perspective / Archana Kaushik 3. Preventive Geriatrics: A Way Towards Active Ageing / Anand Ambali 4. Age-Friendly Initiatives / Biju Mathew 5. Ageing Policies and Programmes in India / K. R. Gangadharan 6. Elder Care from a Distance: Emerging Trends and Challenges in the Contemporary India / Archana Kaushik 7. Extent of Population Ageing and Intergenerational Support in the States of India / S. Anil Chandran 8. Elderly Women in India: Concerns and Way Forward / Pamela Singla 9. Institutional Care for Elderly / Sandhya Gupta 10. Old Age Homes as a New Pattern of Life / Anupriyo Mallick 11. Senior Citizens: Protections in Law, an Overview / Sarita Kapur 12. Health Challenges and Responses to Ageing Women / Meena Yadav 13. Examining the Lived Experiences of Ageing Among Older Adults Living Alone in India / Jagriti Gangopadhyay 14. Revered or Abused: Exploring Reasons for Abuse Within Family from the Narratives of Three Elderly Women in Chennai / Asha Banu Soletti and P. V. Laavanya 15. Role of Integrative Medicine in Management of Dementia / Vidya Shenoy ABOUT THE AUTHOR / EDITOR Mala Kapur Shankardass is a sociologist, gerontologist, health and development social scientist. She is also a teacher, writer, researcher, consultant and activist. She has been involved with ageing studies since 1992, when she began pursuing postdoctoral work on ageing issues. She has held prestigious assignments with various United Nations agencies, and with national and international institutions. She has participated in panel discussions, delivered keynote addresses and chaired sessions on ageing concerns with reputed organizations both in India and abroad. She has been awarded Fellowships for her contributions to gerontology around the world.