Human Aging: A Study of Rural Aged Women in Andhra Pradesh - Hardcover

Himabindu, M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8175411007 ISBN 13: 9788175411005

Publisher: Shipra Publications, 2002

Synopsis

This study deals with the human ageing population of India with special emphasis on rural aged women in Andhra Pradesh. Analysing their inter-personal relations with family members and engagement in daily activities, it examines their role at cultural milieu, along with their physical and social status. Also, the author discusses their biological, sociological and psychological problems such as ailments, vision and hearing impairment, sleeplessness, loss of memory, rheumatic pains, taking care of grand-children, abuse and neglect, alcoholism, smoking, loneliness and worry about last days. An analysis of the support and care-services from the family as well as other sources makes part of this book as well.

Edition details

• Publisher: Shipra Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8175411007
• ISBN 13: 9788175411005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192