Crime and Abuse Against Elderly Women in India: Laws, Policies, and Need for Intervention

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ranjay Vardhan
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Women In India

scholarly journals Women and Successful Ageing

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
J. Raja Meenakshi
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
World Health ◽  
Successful Ageing ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Women In India ◽  
Active Contribution

<p>Every human being has to face the ageing process and no one could escape from it. The understanding of ageing differs from culture to culture and it varies across nations. World Health Organization recognized that the developing world often defines old age, not by years, but by new roles, loss of previous roles, or inability to make active contribution to society. Women in India generally considered as a secondary citizens and the life of the aged women needs wide attention. Successful ageing refers to leading the life with good physical and psychological health and also with economical independence.Pre plan is highly required to lead a successful life. This study makes an attempt to study the life of elderly women and to understand how they lead a successful life. Case study method was used to study the successful life of the respondents.</p>

Physical and Mental Health Issues of Elderly Women in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 376-392
Author(s):  
Sameen Rafi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Women In India

In the 21st century, the aging population is one of the triumphs of humankind. The aging population is now conquering not only developed nations but developing nations too. The inclusion of challenges and problems of the elderly has now been increased, especially for elderly women. It is high time to focus on this vulnerable section, which has been ignored for an extended time. Despite such development of technology, medicines, facilities, and modernization, this weaker section still lay back. Their health and mental status depend on the overall level of care given by their family members and society. Elderly women are facing more health problems than men. Most of them are suffering from chronic diseases. Loneliness is a common psychological problem among all women. The preponderance of widows over widowers among the elderly is a grave issue. Very few of them are taking medical care from medical and non-medical institutions. This chapter explores the physical and mental challenges of elderly women in India.

scholarly journals Problems of elderly women: need for interventions

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-274
Author(s):  
PADMAVATHI V ◽  
KALAIMATHI A
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
The World ◽  
Women In India

Elderly problem is a major problem across the world, as the elderly population is growing due to increase in health facilities. Among the elderly people, elderly women are most vulnerable group of the society suffering from socio-economic and health problems. The extents of problems of elderly women are more if they are widows. The paper analyzed the statistics of the elderly population and discussed the problems faced by elderly women in India. It is found that there is no particular social welfare scheme available for the betterment of health problems of the elderly women. Hence, the paper concluded with the remarks that there is need for health scheme for the elderlywomen.

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