Consequences for the family of an ageing population Flashcards
How has life expectancy changed inthe past few years
It has increased
Ageing population
Where the average age is rising and there are more old people as a proportion of the total
Why does retirement lead to a loss of status?
Status depends on occupation to a large extent
Why is there a greater burden for adult children?
They need to look after their ageing parent, perhaps even when they have reached retirement age themselves
What have some families returned to?
The extended family where three generations share a household
How have single-households increased?
More older people are living alone after the death of the partner
What has increased among older people?
Isolation and loneliness
How do older people have a greater role in families now?
Grandparents have a greater role in supporting their children and grandchildren
