ageing population

Cards (8)

decline in death rate and increased life expectancy means people live longer
increases dependency ratio - more dependent than working which is a concern
IMPACT OF INCREASED DEPENDENCY RATIO
increase in pension age do work longer and delay retirement due to insufficient funds
strain on NHS for elderly who need healthcare aid and demands
IMPACT OF INCREASED DEPENDENCY RATIO
more opportunities for elderly to 'positive age' and do activities full of 'grey consumerism'
STATE POLICIES IN RESPONSE TO AGEING POPULATION
increase pension age so less support for childcare leading to financial strain on dual earner families
STATE POLICIES IN RESPONSE TO AGEING POPULATION
bedroom tax so poor families have to move to smaller houses or share bedrooms and cut down on spending for basic needs
STATE POLICIES IN RESPONSE TO AGEING POPULATION
care in the community limited so family will be stained to do it
EFFECTS ON FAMILY STRUCTURE
increase in beanpole families
more one person households
increase in reconstituted family