Devon Ageing Flashcards
What is the problem with the small villages in Devon?
It causes its elderly residents to be isolated.
What is the name of the money generated by the elderly in Britain?
The grey pound
What is the name given to the younger generation looking after the elderly?
Dependency ratio
Name two economic problems caused by the ageing population in Devon
Health care costs, pension costs
Name the two things that are in demand in Devon from old people
Transport, accommodation
What are the uk government trying to encourage to stop the ageing population?
Encourage eu migration
What will the uk government raise to try and tackle the ageing population?
Retirement age
How will the elderly of the UK be able to stay in their own houses for longer?
By equipping them with stair lifts, hip high sockets etc
