| The role of non-governmental organizations for the welfare of the elderly: the case of HelpAge India. | |
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PMID: 14696696 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Since there has been a gradual increase in the population aged 60 and older, a developing country like India is unable to cope with the needs and problems of its aged populations. While the government continues its efforts to introduce programs for the elderly, the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a key role in bringing to the forefront the socioeconomic and health problems of older people in the society at large. This paper looks at the role of the NGOs through their various welfare activities and beneficial programs in carving out a place for the elderly in India. The work of HelpAge India is highlighted to examine how voluntary organizations have worked in the field of aging in India and made an impact on the lives of the senior citizens, especially those below the poverty line who are economically and socially deprived. |
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Authors:
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Maneeta Sawhney |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of aging & social policy Volume: 15 ISSN: 0895-9420 ISO Abbreviation: J Aging Soc Policy Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-12-30 Completed Date: 2004-02-05 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8914669 Medline TA: J Aging Soc Policy Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 179-91 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Health Policy Research Unit, Institute for Economic Growth, University Enclave, Malka Ganj, New Delhi, India. maneeta@ieg.ernet.in |
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Aged* Health Services for the Aged / organization & administration* Humans India Organizations* Poverty Public Policy Social Welfare* |
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