Issues of Ageing Populations

Question 1

What are the issues of an ageing pop.?

Answer 1

• more welfare spending (e.g. pensions + other benefits)
  
  • 2014/15: 55% of welfare spending was spent on pensioners, + is set to rise as elderly pop. does
• more pressure + spending on NHS, as older ppl require more healthcare
• higher demand for healthcare/social care professionals to support elderly pop., leading to pressure on these services when not enough labour available
• shortage of eco. active workers, so lower tax revenues (may need to inc tax.)

Question 2

What are the advantages of an ageing pop.?

Answer 2

• valuable experience + expertise
• lower crime rates, less police needed
• elderly workers don’t need maternity leave + more willing to work + loyal

Question 3

What is an ageing population?

Answer 3

• an inc in the number of older ppl whilst the number of younger ppl remains low within a pop