A Socio-Legal Analysis of the Health and Well-Being of the Ageing Population

Abstract

Approximately 10% of the global population, or 771 million people, are over 65 as of 2023. A further feature of ageing is the rise of multiple complex health states, collectively referred to as geriatric syndromes. Research indicated that this illness has been increasing daily and will reach 16% in 2050 and eventually 24% by 2100. Societal ageing can also have an impact on economic growth, retirement, and employment patterns, family dynamics, and the capacity of local governments and communities to provide sufficient resources for the elderly. This chapter's goals are to examine and evaluate the various aspects of wellbeing in an ageing population. This involved looking at things like statistical facts of aging populations, social dimensions and Support of ageing care, networks and ageing care and maintenance structure in India, as well as strategies for encouraging good ageing.