Aging in the Global South - Challenges and Opportunities

This book explores how the forces of development have shaped the experience of aging in countries in the global south. It points to the challenges and opportunities that lie in developing innovative, sustainable programs to support elderly care services.

List of contents

Introduction

Subharati Ghosh, Mark Anthony M. Abenir, Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria-Gonzalez, Nicolas Sacco

1. An Extraordinary Journey through Time and Age: Mortality in Argentina

Nicolás Sacco

2. Population Aging and Changes in Old Age Transition in Brazil: Past, Present and Future

Carolina A. Guidotti-Gonzalez

3. Want or Need? The dual nature of older adult migration explored in a study in Brazil

Marden Campos and Subharati Ghosh

4. The Family Context, Social Capital and Older Adult Well-Being: How are they Related?

Tannistha Samanta

5. Where to Live and Who Will Care? The Living Arrangements of Older Adults in India

Subharati Ghosh

6. Healthcare and Ageing Behind the Walls in South-Western Nigeria

Helen Fatoye

7. Re-examining Nigeria's Social Security in the Aspect of Government Pension

Kudus Oluwatoyin Adebayo, Adebayo Emmanuel Akinyemi, and Isaac Akinkunmi Adedeji

8. Old Age Income Supports and Security in Thailand: Current and Future Development

Chalermpol Chamchan

9. Food Insecurity and Resilience: Experiences of Hunger and Poverty among Older Adults in Manila

Maria Carinnes A. Gonzalez

Conclusion

Subharati Ghosh, Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria-Gonzalez, Nicolas N. Sacco

About the author

Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria-Gonzalez is assistant professor of social science and education at the University of Santo Tomas.

Subharati Ghosh is senior program manager of population health and safety at the SEIU 775 Benefits Group.

Nicolas Sacco is postdoctoral researcher at the Population Research Institute at Pennsylvania State University.

Summary

This book explores how the forces of development have shaped the experience of aging in countries in the global south. It points to the challenges and opportunities that lie in developing innovative, sustainable programs to support elderly care services.

Product details

• Authors: Maria Carinnes P. Ghosh Alejandria, Maria Carinnes P. Ghosh Alejandria-Gonzalez
• Assisted by: Maria Carinnes P Alejandria (Editor), Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria (Editor), Maria Carinnes Alejandria-Gonzalez (Editor), Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria-Gonzalez (Editor), Subharati Ghosh (Editor), Nicolas Sacco (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781498545297
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-4529-7
• No. of pages: 214
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, MEDICAL / Geriatrics, Geriatric medicine, Age groups: the elderly, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment, Sociology: death and dying, Sociology: Death & Dying