The world's population is ageing. The changes are happening most rapidly in the developing world where the majority of older people live. What will these changes mean for economies, health systems, working patterns and family relationships in the world's poorest countries? For many old age is a struggle for survival. Health care, retirement and welfare are not an option.

This is the first extensive survey of the issues. Drawing on HelpAge's long experience in over 60 countries, with contributions from world experts in the field, it uses case studies and statistics, to provide a comprehensive review of the condition of older people in the world's poorest countries.
This will be essential reading for development policy makers and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental agencies, demographers and gerontologists.

Table of Contents:

Basic Facts; Why the Rights of Older People Matter; Trends and Issues in Ageing and Development; Coping with Social Transformation; Economic Security; Older People and Family Life; Older People, Health and Wellbeing; Poverty and Exclusion; Gender and Ageing; Older People and Humanitarian Assistance; Older People in Urban Environments; Older People in Countries in Transition; Community Based Services for Older People; National Policies on Ageing; Donor Approaches to Ageing; Data Section; Directory.