Ageing is a continuous biological process which no human can escape. This
inevitable and irreversible process affects both physical and psychological
well-being. Though it cannot be avoided, the rate at which one ages varies from
country to country and person to person. It not only depends on one's genes, but
also on the environmental influences and the lifestyle one follows.
Traditionally in India, the elderly have enjoyed a place of honor and respect in
family and society, but in modern times the younger generation has replaced the
aged in strategic positions, leaving them in a weakened and functionless
situation. Today, India's aged individuals are being viewed as