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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 Level, The Potentialities Of The Contribution Of The Aged Should Be Taken Into Account. This Volume Will Provide Them With A Will To Live With A Holistic Attitude. This Volume Would Provide Guideline To Sociologists, Social Workers, Gerontologists, Demographers, Social Scientist, Medical Scientists, Planners And Policy Makers For Developing Action And Academic Programmers 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., Venkateswarlu Vankayalapati, (B. 1968) Is An Asstt. Professor And Asstt. Coordinator In The Department Of Sociology And Social Work, Acharya Nagarjuna University. A Devoted Researcher With Diverse Areas Of Interest Ranging From Ageing, Gender Issues, Demography, Health Aspects, Human Rights And Aids. Dr. Venkateswarlu Did His Post-Graduate And Received His Doctorate In Sociology From Andhra University. He Did His Master Of Population Studies (M.P.S.) And Received M.Phil., Degree From International Institute For Population Studies (I.I.P.S., Mumbai). He Published Three Books In Addition To 30 Research Papers And Articles In National And International Journals. He Has To His Credit Association With Two Collaborated Research Projects Sponsored By U.G.C. He Has Also Participated In More Than 30 Seminars And Conferences. Dr. Venkateswarlu Also Actively Involved In Administrative Affairs I.E. Working As In-Charge Chief Warden For Boys Hostels For The Last Several Years. He Has Been Working As Consultant For NgoS And Member Of Several Professional Associations., Content:- Foreword Preface Prologue Understanding Gerontology Plight Of Old Aged In India Social And Health Perspectives Of Elderly Coping With Old Age Senior Citizens Collective Approach Of Senior Citizens Enervated Approach Of Senior Citizens Policies And Programmes For The Aged In India Lonely Elders Life As Retiree Urban Rural Disparity Problems Of Widows-Child Less Widows The Voluntary Organizations And Older Persons Index.