As the ageing phenomenon continues in India, we explore the care needs of older adults
and identify caregivers for specific care needs across living arrangements. Using the United …

Population aging is a global phenomenon that all countries face, but global averages can
mask considerable heterogeneity both across and within regions (Bloom, 2011a). Countries …

Background Food security can be directly linked to nutritional status and either directly or
indirectly, it has an impact on health status and well-being of the population. Physical frailty …

The purpose of this study is to examine gender difference in self-rated health among older
population in India. Data from the 60th round of National Sample Survey Organization on …

Objective The objectives of this study were to measure socio-economic inequalities in self-
reported health (SRH) and healthcare visits and to identify factors contributing to health …

The rapid growth of the older population in India draws attention to the factors that contribute
to their changing health realities. However, there has hardly been any study in India that has …

An increase proportion of elderly means additional national responsibility to meet the
emerging challenges to ensure well-being. Family, kinship, and community which were the …

In India, the notion of kinship ties for support through the life course is central to everyday
life. It stipulates that it is the duty of a child-particularly a male child-to provide parental …

Declining mortality and fertility has resulted in an increase in the size of older adult (60+)
populations worldwide, often characterized by limited economic resources, poor health …

Aim Population ageing is emerging as a major demographic issue for India with wide socio-
economic implications. This study examines the self-rated health status of the elderly and its …