consequences of ageing population

Question 1

increased Gov investment

Answer 1

Gov will need to invest in more services (eg. meals on wheels or carers) to care for the elderly who are not able to live independently

Question 2

strain on healthcare

Answer 2

May be an increased strain or cost on healthcare to meet demands of ageing population (eg. number of hip replacements that are required)

Question 3

schools

Answer 3

less demand for schools may result in some schools closing down

Question 4

low birth rate

Answer 4

low birth rate means less people trained for armed forces which may put countries at risk during conflicts

Question 5

in-migration

Answer 5

in-migration may need to be encouraged to increase the number of working population.

could lead to tensions between groups of people from different cultures or ethnic groups

Question 6

pressure on working population

Answer 6

increased pressure on working population to pay taxes to allow the government to be able to afford health care, state pensions and other services

Question 7

shortage of care workers

Answer 7

if shortage of care workers, may be more demands placed on adult children to care for elderly people

Question 8

more sheltered housing/care homes

Answer 8

there will be more sheltered housing and care homes as well as care workers

Question 9

8 consequences of ageing population

Answer 9

• shortage of care workers
• more sheltered housing/care homes
• schools
• increased gov investment
• strain on healthcare
• in-migration
• pressure on working population
• low birth rate