Bridging the Intergenerational Gap: Challenges and Opportunities in the Neo-liberal Economy is a collection of work done by eminent scholars, field work practitioners and aspiring researchers in the field of geriatric care. The collection aims to emphasize the deteriorating health condition of the elderly in the era of globalization and neoliberalism with a specific focus on their mental health care needs, highlight the difference in the thought process of elderly and the current youth resulting in a wide generation gap.
The book raises certain concerns regarding the increasing rate of mental health problems among elderly arising due to the generation gap and a drastic life style changing. It also discusses certain issues of the elderly and highlights the role of welfare agencies and social workers in the field of geriatric care.