Abstract
The article presents a study about aging in India. It stated that old age is defined as a social problem, illness or an undesirable condition in Western society. Changes experienced by an aging person, includes decreased libido, health problems and deteriorating memory which can disrupt his/her relationship with environment. In conclusion, a busy person has better mental state compared to a bored person. Moreover, aged must educate to accept old age and to live their lives to the fullest.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 237-250 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Gerontology |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Keywords
- Adults of All Ages
- Life Course
- Older Adults
- Old Age Assistance
- Age Groups
- Productive Aging
- Social Issues
- India
