Aging and Poverty in Asian Context: A Sociological Appraisal of Alzheimer's Disorders in Iran

Abstract

The paper reflects an image of Alzheimer's disorders in Asia as the largest continent of the world. Asia with increasing life expectancy and elderly people is facing Alzheimer's disorders within the emerging aging people leaving behind various issues. Aging in Asia is also in parallel with poverty and health deficiency. Many parts of Asia is getting aged before becoming rich. Spread of Alzheimer's disorders while needing more and additional capital to invest, is in low position. Under such circumstances, the countries of the region need new paradigms and policies to combat the emerging Alzheimer's within the aging cohorts. Aging as a new phase of life needs new strategies to put into effect, to take care of those involved with Alzheimer's disorders. Aging as a new part of life needs more scientific study, and the practice of plans to modify the issue.