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Geriatric Issues in Community Psychology Perspective

Geriatric Issues in Community Psychology Perspective PDF Author: Prof Ram Jee Lal
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9363703673
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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Book Description
The book entitled Geriatric Issues in Community Psychology Perspectives' embraces the salient features of aging process. In community psychology perspective, the conceptual shifts are needed to change societal attitudes now dominated by negative age stereotypes. The older adults face the challenge of maintaining autonomy in a society. Encouraging older adults to stay active not only benefits their physical, social, psychological and emotional well being, but also contributes to the greater society. The book addresses the problems of aged. Since the aging population is growing rapidly, the goals and strategies of the UN program on aging, which are consistent with community psychology principles could be utilized to provide more direction on priorities for the aging. Giving importance of social action and community intervention, efforts be made to improve the lives of older adults. These improvements can be achieved through empowerment, public education and policy or legislative changes. The book highlights. the components of successful aging and well being of elderly.