Older Women and Well-Being : A Global Perspective

by Mala Kapur Shankardass (Author) This book provides deep insights into concerns related to the well-being in older women across the globe. Written by experts in the field, it explores social roles, health, quality of life/well-being, as well as concerns related to abuse and neglect, impacting the health of older women. It discusses important conditions for the holistic health of older women from different perspectives and provides practical guidelines towards improving the overall status of older women's well-being in society. The chapters analyze the wider implications of older women’s experiences as family members, drivers of economies and members of a diverse population worldwide.  Covering a focus which is applicable to countries across continents, whether developed or developing, the book has an overall appeal to academicians, health care, policy makers as well as researchers in areas such as aging, gerontology, social work and psychology. Product Details Publisher: Springer Singapore; September 24, 2021 Language: English ISBN: 978-9811646041 ISBN: 9789811646041 eText ISBN: 9789811646058