Ageing body and social harmony with future challenges

Authors

Biswaranjan Paital
Redox Regulation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, India
Kabita Das
Department of Philosophy, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004, Odisha, India

Synopsis

As the global population ages, the physiological changes of the aging body increasingly intersect with social, economic, and healthcare systems, posing new challenges for maintaining social harmony. Aging brings about physical, cognitive, and emotional transformations that can affect individuals' roles and participation in society. Ensuring dignity, inclusion, and quality of life for older adults requires adapting social structures, healthcare policies, and community support systems. Future challenges include managing the rising burden of age-related diseases, addressing healthcare disparities, fostering intergenerational solidarity, and creating age-friendly environments. Innovations in medicine, technology, and social policy will be critical in balancing the needs of an aging population with broader societal goals. Achieving social harmony amidst demographic shifts demands a collective effort toward empathy, sustainability, and proactive planning.

Keywords: Age-friendly Communities, Future of Aging Population, Demographic Shifts, Economic Impact of Aging, Inclusion of Elderly, Intergenerational Solidarity, Social Policy for Elderly Care. 

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Forthcoming

28 April 2025

How to Cite

Paital, B. ., & Das, K. . (2025). Ageing body and social harmony with future challenges. In B. . Paital (Ed.), Defy the Clock with Slow Aging (pp. 118-159). Deep Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-49910-64-5_11