Overview

This handbook provides a comprehensive look into the emerging issues confronting ageing societies across the world. Drawing on scholarship from Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it explores different dimensions of ageing, gender, health, environment, care, elder abuse, generational relationships, and grief. The volume adopts a gerontological perspective to evaluate ageing-specific policies and places emphasis on guiding research and practice towards achieving a better quality of life for older people across the world. It argues that new developments because of changing age structures, support ratios, family relationships and socioeconomic situations call for innovative practices, in terms of health and social care facilities, livelihood opportunities, retirement options, skill development and educational learning. Lucid and accessible, the handbook will be of interest to those working in gerontology, ageing, health, death studies, social care, public health policy, human rights law, sociology and social policy, gender studies, cultural studies, medical sociology, political sociology, mental health, and social sciences.

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“This volume is a valuable compendium of observations and conclusions, supported by regional and national research. The material in this book can form the ground for evidence-based and targeted policies on ageing and longevity.” Alexandre Sidorenko, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Vienna, Austria “Authors from around the globe have been brought together in this volume to discuss crucial aging issues from their perspectives and situations. A fascinating collection of narratives from all continents that informs and inspires reflection about the diversities and similarities of aging’s challenges and potentials.” Jan Baars, Professor Emeritus of Humanistic Gerontology at the University for Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands “For anyone invested in the future of ageing, whether from an academic, policy-making, or advocacy perspective, Handbook of Contemporary Ageing Issues stands out as a crucial contribution to the field, fostering a more informed and compassionate approach to supporting our global ageing population. The Handbook brings together global perspectives and country-specific narratives, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge that is both deeply informative and practically relevant. It offers critical insights into how ageing is perceived, managed, and supported worldwide, making it an invaluable reference for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. The handbook's balanced approach, blending theory with real-world applications, ensures that it serves as a guide for both understanding and addressing the complexities of ageing in our contemporary society.” Jane Barratt, Global Advisor and Consultant in Ageing, Past Secretary: International Federation of Ageing (IFA)

Author Information

Mala Kapur Shankardass, Ph.D., is a sociologist, gerontologist, health social scientist, academician, researcher, author, activist, and an independent consultant. As a Sociologist she retired from the University of Delhi, India in March 2021 but is still delivering lectures in her fields of specialization as an Invited Speaker/Guest at different universities and other institutions in India and abroad. She is also involved with various national and international organizations as an Expert/Resource person. She is a Founding Member and Managing Trustee of the Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWRF). She is Asia Representative of the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and Executive Board Member of Ageing Consortium Asia Pacific (ACAP). She is Editor and Author of 15 books published with renowned publishers, such Routledge and Springer and has 2 forthcoming in 2025 and 2 in 2026. She has many articles in reputed journals, books, newspapers and magazines to her credit She is the recipient of various prestigious Fellowships and professional awards. She is a Panelist on radio and TV channels. She has been actively involved with Rotary International and is Paul Harris Fellow.

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