The Ageing and Development Report FROM THE PUBLISHER
The world's population is ageing. The changes are happening most rapidly in the developing world where the majority of older people live. What will these changes mean for economies, health systems, working patterns and family relationships in the world's poorest countries? For many old age is a struggle for survival. Health care, retirement and welfare are not an option.This is the first extensive survey of the issues. Drawing on HelpAge's long experience in over 60 countries, with contributions from world experts in the field, it uses case studies and statistics, to provide a comprehensive review of the condition of older people in the world's poorest countries. This will be essential reading for development policy makers and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental agencies, demographers and gerontologists.
SYNOPSIS
The world's population is ageing. The changes are happening most rapidly in the developing world where the majority of older people live. What will these changes mean for economies, health systems, working patterns and family relationships in the world's poorest countries? For many old age is a struggle for survival. Health care, retirement and welfare are not an option.This is the first extensive survey of the issues. Drawing on HelpAge's long experience in over 60 countries, with contributions from world experts in the field, it uses case studies and statistics, to provide a comprehensive review of the condition of older people in the world's poorest countries. This will be essential reading for development policy makers and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental agencies, demographers and gerontologists.
FROM THE CRITICS
Michael Edwards
This landmark report argues convincingly that older people are a resource for all our futures, whose rights must be respected and whose contributions acknowledged in all that we do. With great clarity, its authors describe the realities of older people's lives and the many options facing research, policy and practice. It deserves to be widely-read and heeded.
Oxford Academic Journals
The book does address very important issues which have not previously been brought together in such a way. It is important reading for anyone considering working, or researching, in this field in developing countries and it will hopefully stimulate more people to become involved in this hitherto neglected area.
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