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This book, containing thirty-two chapters, presented at a national seminar, organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, addresses behavioural issues in ageing in the context of Indian socio-cultural milieu. Outlining the physiological and psychological changes occurred during the twilight years of life, it examines the problems of dementia, depression, death anxiety and loneliness among the elderly people. The book is useful for scholars and practitioners in the disciplines of psychology, sociology, geriatrics and developmental studies.