Ageing Is An Inevitable Process Of Life. Global Population Ageing Is A By-Product Of The Demographic Transition In Which Both Mortality And Fertility Decline From Higher To Lower Levels.
Sudden spurt in the population of elderly in a country is bound to pose multiple challenges before the human society. Ageing has gone beyond the realm of welfare concern and needs to be viewed as a developmental challenge. Currently there is an estimated 6.9% in the age group of 55-64 years and 5.7% for 65 and above elderly in India (Census of India, 2011). Overall, the elderly percentage is 8.6% (9%) among the population and compared to Census, 2001 which was 7.4%. India is therefore experiencing a demographic transition, which will have impact on the individual, family, community, society at large and the nation.
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Legal Nanny, has been actively involved in imparting training in the field of social defence including care of older persons for over a decade. The Old Age Care Division of the Institute runs a series of programmes/certificate courses .