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Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass, S. Irudaya Rajan
| Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass, S. Irudaya Rajan |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2018.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVIII, 238 p. 17 illus.) |
| Disciplina | 305.26 |
| Soggetto topico |
Aging
Personality Social psychology Geriatrics Personality and Social Psychology Geriatrics/Gerontology |
| ISBN | 981-10-6116-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction: A Socio-demographic Overview from India -- Reflections on Elder Abuse and Neglect in India -- Theories of Elder Abuse in the Indian Context -- Family Violence and Elder Abuse in India -- Epidemiology of Elder Abuse in India -- Incidence of Elder Abuse in Maharashtra: Policy and Programmatic Implications -- Contextualizing Elderly Abuse and Neglect in institutional and home settings -- Vulnerability of Elderly Widows to Abuse and Violence: Findings from Eastern India -- Are the Elderly Safe in their Own Households? : New Evidence from Seven States of India -- Abuse of HIV Positive Elders -- Creating Conducive spaces for Elder Abuse Interventions: Perceptions of Health care Professionals -- Prevention and Management of Elder Abuse. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910300592003321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing Issues and Responses in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass
| Ageing Issues and Responses in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (ix, 254 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 305.260954 |
| Soggetto topico |
Social groups
Families Medical policy Geriatric nursing Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging Health Policy Geriatric Care |
| ISBN | 981-15-5187-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Ageing India: Presentation of Issues and Responses -- Addressing Marginalization Among The Elderly: A Social Work Perspective -- Preventive Geriatrics - a way towards active ageing -- Age Friendly Initiatives -- Ageing Policies and Programmes in India -- Elder Care From A Distance: Emerging Trends And Challenges In The Contemporary India -- Extent of population ageing and Intergenerational Support in the states of India -- Elderly Women in India: Concerns and Good Practices -- Institutional Care For Elderly -- Old Age Homes as a New Pattern of Life -- Senior Citizens – Protections In Law, An Overview -- Post-Reproductive Health Care in Women: Concerns and Issues -- Examining the lived experiences of aging among older adults living alone in India -- Revered or abused: Exploring reasons for abuse within family from the narratives of Three Elderly Women in Chennai -- Role of Integrative Medicine In Management Of Dementia -- Financing Health Care of Elderly. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910407712303321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing issues in India : practices, perspectives and policies / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor
| Ageing issues in India : practices, perspectives and policies / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (397 pages) |
| Disciplina | 305.26 |
| Collana | International perspectives on aging |
| Soggetto topico |
Aging - Social aspects
Older people - Government policy |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 981-16-5827-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editor -- 1 Ageing Issues in India-Practices, Perspectives and Policies: Introductory Comments -- References -- 2 Challenges and Opportunities of Elderly Working After Retirement: Indian Scenario -- Introduction -- Defining Elderly -- Demography of Elderly Population -- Elderly and Retirement -- Opportunities of Work after Retirement -- Challenges Confronted by Elderly Working after Retirement -- Research Questions -- Methodology -- Population of the Study -- Sampling Unit -- Sampling Plan -- Findings and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Women, Work and Ageing -- Introduction -- Situation of Women in India and Its Impact on Work and Ageing -- Need for Social Protection Measures for the Elderly, Especially Women -- Ageing Policy and Law and Need for Public Care Services -- Conclusion and Way Forward -- References -- 4 Gender Differentials in Bio-cultural Aspects of Ageing in a Tribal Context: A Study Among the Tiwas of Morigaon District, Assam -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Dementia Rehabilitation: The Challenges -- Introduction -- Challenges for Dementia Rehabilitation -- Lack of Services to Manage the Family and Caregiver Burden in Dementia -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Demographics of Ageing in India: Socio-Economic Inequalities and Challenges on the Health Front -- Introduction -- Sub-National Pattern -- Demographics of Ageing -- Disability and Health -- Disability -- Health of the Older Population -- Living Arrangements and Economic Independence -- Conclusion and Implications -- Appendix -- References -- 7 Living with Age in Slums: A Systematic Review -- Introduction -- Methods -- Eligibility Criteria -- Information Source -- Search Strategy -- Selection Process -- Data Extraction -- Data Synthesis -- Results -- Rationale/Objectives -- Study Design.
Study Population -- Health Measures -- Data Analysis -- Description of the Study Findings -- Discussion -- Strength and Limitations -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Marginalized and Alienated Elderly of Kashmir: Contesting Their 'space' in the Family and Society -- Introduction -- Share of Elderly in Total Population -- Issues of Elderly in Kashmir -- Method and Approach -- Results and Discussion -- Elderly in Family Setting -- Health (Care) of/for Elderly -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Geriatric Practice: Its Status in India -- Introduction -- Response of Government -- National Policy on Older Persons -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 -- National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) -- Geriatrics in India -- Development of Geriatric Medicine -- Development of Geriatric Psychiatry -- Professional Bodies -- Indian Gerontological Association -- Association of Gerontology, India -- Geriatric Society of India -- Indian Academy of Geriatrics -- Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health -- Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) -- Data Resources for Population Ageing -- Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) -- Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) -- Geriatric Research in India -- Geriatrics Education and Training -- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) -- HelpAge India -- Other NGOs -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Three Models of Institutional Care in India and the Interpretation of the Needs of Older Persons -- Introduction -- Types of Charity-Based Institutions and Models of Care -- The Gurukul Model of Care -- Attempt-To-Be-An-Ideal-Old-Age-Home Model -- The Custodial Model of Care -- A Comparison Between the Gurukul Model and the Custodial Model of Care -- Being Treated Like 'Junk' -- A Symbiotic System of Care -- Architecture and Surveillance. The Government Home Resembles a 'Total Institution' -- Old Age Homes: Empowers, Stigmatizes or a Crisis of Narrative? -- The Interpretation of the Needs of Older Persons by Caregivers -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Geriatric Sexual Health: The Challenges in the Indian Context -- Introduction -- Challenge 1-Normal Sexuality and Ageing -- Challenge 2-Ageism and Bias towards Sexuality in the Elderly -- Challenge 3-Changes in Sexual Physiology with Ageing -- Challenge 4-Medical Illness and Sexuality in Elderly -- Challenge 5-Psychosocial Barriers to the Expression of Sexuality in the Elderly -- Challenge 6-Sexual Dysfunction in Elderly is never Evaluated -- Challenge 7-Lack of Treatment Guidelines for Sexual Disorders in the Elderly -- Challenge 8-Sexual Issues in Ageing HIV Populations -- Challenge 9-Sexual Expression Old Age Homes -- Challenge 11-The Absence of Geriatric Sexual Health Clinics -- Challenge 12-The Ageing LGBTQ+ Population -- Challenge 13-Sexual Issues in Dementia -- Challenge 14-Training in Geriatric Sexuality -- Challenge 15-Lack of Geriatric Sexuality Research -- Challenge 16-Taboos and Stigma in Common Man about Geriatric Sexuality -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 Senior Citizens: Issues and Perspectives -- Policy and Programme Framework -- Revision of National Policy on Older Persons -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 -- Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) Renamed as Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens -- National Council of Older Persons/Senior Citizens -- National Awards for Senior Citizens -- Senior Citizens Welfare Fund -- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) -- Global Initiatives and India's Response -- Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) -- Senior Citizens and Development -- Advancing Health and Well-Being into Old Age. Ensuring Enabling and Supportive Environment -- MIPAA and Sustainable Development Goals -- Perspectives -- National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) -- Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) -- References -- 13 Health Concerns of Women in Later Years: A Review of Research, Policy and Programmes in India -- Introduction -- Menopause and Health Concerns of Older Women -- Research on Health Concerns of Older Women -- Status of Research on Older Women in Urban Areas -- Status of Research on Older Women in Rural Areas -- Gender Disparities on Health Expenditure -- Health Policies and Programmes for Elderly Women -- Concerns of Older Women in India -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Legal Measures to Safeguard and Protect the Rights of Elderly -- Introduction -- Current Demographic and Social Situation -- Loss of Spouse -- Compulsion to Work -- Poor Health Status -- Disability and Old Age -- International Framework for the Rights of Senior Citizens -- Rights of Senior Citizens Under the International Bill of Rights -- The Rights of Senior Citizens Under the Core UN Human Rights Treaties -- Soft Law Protection to the Rights of Older Persons -- National Legal Framework for the Rights of Senior Citizens -- Right of Maintenance Under Personal Laws -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 -- The Maintenance of Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2017 -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- 15 Elderly Rights and Problems in India: Analysis Through SMART PRACTICE Perspective -- Introduction -- India's Elderly: Levels and Trends -- Legal Rights and Protections of Elderly -- Constitutional Protection for Elderly -- Hindu Laws -- Muslim Law -- Christian and Parsi Law -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2007 -- Leading Problems/issues of the Elderly -- Social -- Socio-psychological and Emotional -- Economic. Health -- Crime and Abuse Against Elderly -- International Efforts -- Welfare Services for Elderly Persons and Indian Efforts -- How SMART PRACTICE Model Will Work? -- Other Principles of Working with Elderly -- Support Provided by the Social Scientists Especially by Social Workers to the Elderly -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 16 Skilling Medical Professionals for Management of Geriatric Patients-A Novel Approach -- How is the Older Population Different? -- Load of Problem -- Availability of Trained Manpower -- Competency of Doctors -- Recommendations for Capacity Building -- Whom Do We Train? -- Models for Training -- The IGNOU Model -- The IGNOU Experiment-A Success Story -- The Way Forward -- References -- 17 Geriatric Mental Health Issues from India -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Risk Factors for Mental Illness in Elderly -- Clinical Presentations of Mental Health Problems Faced by Elderly -- Clinical Diagnosis of Mental Disorders in Elderly -- Management -- Sleep Hygiene -- Activities of Daily Living Carried Out in Routine Manner -- Secondary intervention -- Conclusion -- References -- 18 Elder Abuse in Urban India -- Evidence from Study -- Introduction -- Objectives and Data Sources -- References -- 19 Challenges and Opportunities in Social Care of Elderly in Urban India -- Introduction -- Review of Literature -- Materials and Methods -- Objectives of the Study -- Universe and Sample -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Future Direction -- References -- 20 Life at Sunset Years: Health and Healthcare Need Among Indian Elderly -- Introduction -- Population Ageing: The Global Scenario -- Ageing Issues in the Indian Context -- Most Prevalent Health Issues Confronted by Elderlies in India -- Challenges in Addressing Health Care Need Among Elderly in India -- Living Arrangements and Intergenerational Relations. Issues of Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Health Care Services. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910512309703321 |
| Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Dementia care : issues, responses and international perspectives / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor
| Dementia care : issues, responses and international perspectives / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (411 pages) |
| Disciplina | 616.83 |
| Soggetto topico |
Dementia - Patients - Care
Caregivers |
| ISBN | 981-16-3864-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910497084703321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Gerontological Concerns and Responses in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass
| Gerontological Concerns and Responses in India / / edited by Mala Kapur Shankardass |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (322 pages) |
| Disciplina | 305.2607205484 |
| Soggetto topico |
Age distribution (Demography)
Gerontology Medical policy Aging Population Health Policy |
| ISBN | 981-16-4764-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Understanding the Field of Gerontology in India -- Growth of Geriatrics and Old Age Care in India -- Gerontological Nursing in India: Inception and Trends -- Ageing India: Psychological Concerns and Responses -- Gerontological Social Work in India: The emerging trends -- Demographic Dimensions and Gerontological Issues in India -- Health and Social Concerns in Elderly Men -- 'Health Issues and Services for Women in Old Age' -- Emerging Problem of Dementia and Challenges of Care Services -- Social Protection for Ageing Population in India: Concerns and Recommendations -- Elderly as Family Caregivers: Burden and Challenges in India -- The Role of ‘Weak Social Bonds’ in Perpetuating Fear of Crime: A Study of the Elderly in Lucknow -- Voluntary Organisations Working for Older Persons in India: A Case Study of HelpAge India. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910502973603321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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International handbook of elder abuse and mistreatment / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor
| International handbook of elder abuse and mistreatment / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer Nature, , [2020] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 649 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), charts |
| Disciplina | 362.6 |
| Collana | Gale eBooks |
| Soggetto topico |
Older people - Abuse of
Aging - Research Geriatrics |
| ISBN | 981-13-8610-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Perspectives on Elder Abuse and Mistreatment from Selected Countries and Regions: A Preamble -- Why More Pilot Studies of Elder Mistreatment Are Necessary -- Part I: America -- United States Issues in Elder Abuse -- Coordinating Elder Abuse Prevention and Treatment Across Organizations in the USA -- Elder Abuse in Mexico -- Elder Abuse in Chile: Evidence, Legal Regulations and Immediate Challenges -- The Power of Elder Abuse Networks in Canada: A Model for Social Change -- The IPRAS Model: Montréal’s Integrated Police Response for Abused Seniors -- Part II: Caribbean -- Violence Toward Elderly Adults. Cases Registered During the Years 2015–2017 in a National Program in Peru -- Elder Abuse—An Examination of the Situation in Jamaica -- Marginality and Elder Abuse in Puerto Rico: An Emerging Social Problem -- Part III: Europe -- Elder Abuse and the Human Rights Approach—Insights and Experiences from Finland -- Elder Abuse in Romania: Work in Progress -- Violence and Maltreatment of the Elderly in Hungary -- Care of Elderly in Portugal: Official Data and Scientific and Professional Challenges -- Prevention of Elder Abuse in Germany -- Elder Abuse and Mistreatment in Flanders: Prevalence and Prevention -- Elder Abuse and Adult Safeguarding in UK -- Part IV: Middle East, West and South Asia -- Coping with Elder Abuse in Israel: The Multi-systemic Model -- The Elderly as Social Victims of Modernization: Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in Turkey -- Reflections on Elder Abuse and Mistreatment in India -- Elder Abuse and Mistreatment in Nepal -- Elder Abuse and Older Women’s Vulnerability: A Growing Concern in Bangladesh -- Situational Overview of Elder Abuse in Sri Lanka -- Part V: East Asia and Oceania -- The Road of Korean Society’s Fight Against Elder Abuse -- Japan’s 10-Year Legislative Experience, Current Status and Future Challenges in Preventing Elder Abuse -- A Multidisciplinary Care Management Approach to Preventing and Managing Elder Abuse: The Singapore Experience -- Elder Abuse in Chinese Populations -- Designing Australian Responses to Elder Abuse: Issues and Challenges -- Elder Abuse in Australia -- Part VI: Africa -- Prevalence of Elder Abuse in Emuhaya Sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya -- Elder Abuse and Mistreatment in the Community in Nigeria: A Myth or Reality? -- Older People in Liberia: An Afterthought for Policy Development -- Elder Abuse in Africa. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910370048703321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer Nature, , [2020] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Older women and well-being : a global perspective / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor
| Older women and well-being : a global perspective / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (411 pages) |
| Disciplina | 613.04244 |
| Soggetto topico |
Older women - Health and hygiene
Older women - Mental health Older women - Social conditions Dones grans Benestar |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 981-16-4605-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910502982003321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Sociological reflections on the Covid-19 pandemic in India : redefining the normal / / Gopi Devdutt Tripathy, Anurita Jalan and Mala Kapur Shankardass (editors)
| Sociological reflections on the Covid-19 pandemic in India : redefining the normal / / Gopi Devdutt Tripathy, Anurita Jalan and Mala Kapur Shankardass (editors) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (157 pages) |
| Disciplina | 616.2414 |
| Soggetto topico |
COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- - India |
| ISBN | 981-16-2320-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483531103321 |
| Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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