The social& individual implications of an ageing pop.

Question 1

What implications does an ageing populations bring to healthcare

Answer 1

• Shift from acute infections to chronic diseases
• Shift from younger to older ages
• Decrease in functional capacity for an individual
• Strong link between age and disability
• High levels of depression
• Strong link between age and dementia
• Higher costs

Question 2

What implications does an ageing pop bring to society

Answer 2

• Larger numbers of pensions
• Incomes & poverty
• Older workers ( pros and cons)
• More jobs in care