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This book presents a variety of cross-cutting issues on the theme of mental health and aging women. Until now little existed in the way of mental health of older women. Rich with primary data, Women, Ageing and Mental Health fills the void. It presents latest research on older women as it explores the interrelationships of socio-cultural-demographic factors, biological changes and physical health, linking all these with mental health. The book addresses the ...
Steady Increase in the number of aged persons is appearing as a major issue in modern India. Ageing population has been increasing more rapidly in rural areas, owing to the exodus of males from our villages giving rise to 'feminization of farming'. Due to rapid migration of young women as will, it is now becoming 'geronto farming, farming taken care off largely by older women. Women have more serious health problems, suffering not only from ailments ...