Societal effects of ageing Flashcards
1
Q
Types of help available for elderly
A
Social care- maintain independence
Acute care- meets immediate needs e.g. broken hip
Community equipment- supplying with equipment for the home e.g. hand rails
End of life or palliative care- makes final days as comfortable as possible
2
Q
Economic effects of an ageing population
A
More pensions to be paid
More residential care to be provided
Strain on health services
More retired people so skills shortage
3
Q
Response to an ageing population
A
Increase age of retirement
Tax rises to counteract money for pensions
