Ageing Population Case Study

Question 0

State 3 positive impacts

Answer 0

1. Disposable income welcomed by retailers
2. Growth in overseas spending SKI (spending kids inheritance)
3. More grey ghettos equipt for providing for social and medical needs for elderly

Question 1

Name 4 statistics I the UK being an ageing population

Answer 1

1. In 2008 there were 10 million people 65 and over
2. Within the next 20 years the figure is predicted to increase to nearly 16 million
3. By 2025, the number of people aged 65 and over is predicted at 19 million
4. By 2050, 8 million people will be aged 80 and over.

Question 2

Name 4 negative impacts

Answer 2

1. There are fewer people in the workforce so less tax to help pay for pensions
2. Many elderly now live in care homes rather than ring looked after by their children
3. The present state pension is inadequate and needs to be raised
4. There is many deprivation for many pensioners, with issue over funding for extra social services