Week 12- Public policy for an aging population

Question 1

Policy

Answer 1

a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual

Question 2

Guidelines for actions

Answer 2

For executive branches of the government
With regard to a class of issues
Consistent with law and institutional customs

Question 3

True or false: policies are designed for young people (mostly)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Whats a false assumption about old people

Answer 4

they are dependent and need help which contradicts the healthy aging/communities philosophy

Question 5

Public Policy Canada has

Answer 5

A welfare state
-well-being of citizens and a safety net
Multi-level structure of government
-Federal provincial, municipal
Possibility of clashes and legal loopholes

Question 6

What type of government is public pension and healthcare

Answer 6

Public pension, federal, healthcare, provincial

Question 7

Public policy issues

Answer 7

Reactive not proactive
(treatment vs prevention)
Equity
Accommodation of differences
Consideration of an eco-scoial model helps
Adressing rights not only needs
How much individuals are responsible