Social Work With Elderly

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Review of literature. 3. Methodology. 4. Profile of the respondents. 5. Life satisfaction. 6. Conclusion. References. Index.

Elderly moreso retired elderly population is growing day by day. The vast experience, expertise and knowledge would become obsolete by the end of the day on which one retires. The author has elaborated issues of the retired/the aged with the support of past research studies. The book covers various aspects of the retired such as physical, health, emotional, family and financial. The life satisfaction of retired elderly is analyzed through achievements, accomplishments, reminiscences and life reviews. The quality of life is assessed by the exploration of physical well-being financial, material, personal and social well-being. The problems of loneliness and available support systems were also narrated. Further, the existing legal provisions and inclusive policies for the elderly have been dealt at length.