Core 1 - A Growing and Ageing Population

Question 1

General age stats in AUS

Answer 1

2018 - annual growth rate was 1.3%

2018 - 15% of population were 65+

By 2053 - 21% of population 65+

Question 2

Outline healthy ageing

Answer 2

activities and behaviours which aim to reduce the risk of illness/disease and increase physical activity, emotional and mental health during the ageing process.

Question 3

What are the overall benefits from more healthier older Australian’s

Answer 3

Healthier older Australians:
- Are less likely to leave the workforce due to health reasons
- More likely to enjoy retirement
- Contribute more to their communities
- Have fewer healthcare needs
- Experience less chronic disease/ disability
- Place less pressure on national health budget + healthcare
system

Question 4

outline ‘increased population living with Chronic Disease + Disability’

Answer 4

Chronic disease accounts for appox. 80% of the burden of disease

• 1 in 5 AUS’s live with some form of disability

Question 5

outline ‘Demand for Health Services and Workplace Shortages’ + national strategy

Answer 5

G&A population = greater demand for health services

National strat: identify 4 areas to address:

• Increasing independence + self-provision = aged care workers, keeping people working for longer
• Positive attitudes, lifestyle changes, community-based support
• Promotion and support for healthy ageing
• World class care

Gov. Initiatives to meet older AU’s demands
- more funding for dementia care in aged care
- Attracting, retaining and training aged care workers