Age and Inequality

Question 1

What did the Joseph Rowntree Foundation find about opportunities for younger adults compared to older generations?

Answer 1

Significantly less opportunity for younger adults, particularly those born after the 1970s compared to those born before the 1950s

This highlights generational disparities in employment and economic opportunities.

Question 2

What was the average income fall experienced by younger people between 2007 and 2014 according to Belfield et al (2014)?

Answer 2

22%

(This decline is more sharp than for other age groups — significant decline is attributed to factors such as the rise of zero-hour contracts.)

Question 3

What trend did the IFS study find regarding employment rates for 22-30 year olds since 2007?

Answer 3

Fallen employment rates

In contrast, employment rates for 30-59 year olds remained the same.

Question 4

What percentage of people over 60 are worried about money and the cost of living according to Age UK?

Answer 4

1/3

This reflects the financial concerns faced by the elderly population.

Question 5

How many pensioners are reported to be living in poverty according to Age UK?

Answer 5

1.6 million

This statistic highlights the economic challenges faced by retirees.

Question 6

What percentage of pensioners experience long-term poverty according to DWP data from 2004-2007?

Answer 6

14%

This is the highest rate of long-term poverty among age groups.

Question 7

What percentage of healthcare expenditure do patients aged 65 and over receive, according to Age UK?

Answer 7

40%

This indicates a disparity in healthcare resources allocated to older patients.

Question 8

What did the ICM Pain and Dignity Survey reveal about older people’s treatment by medical staff?

Answer 8

64% felt they were not treated with dignity

This points to issues of respect and care quality in healthcare for the elderly.

Question 9

What did Lievesly (2009) find regarding attitudes toward elderly people by medical professionals?

Answer 9

Evidence of ageist attitudes

This may lead to discriminatory practices in medical treatment for older patients.

Question 10

What percentage of the elderly experience feelings of suicide and depression according to Age UK?

Answer 10

Nearly a quarter

This statistic highlights significant mental health challenges in the elderly population.

Question 11

What issue was identified in the 2009 report for the Centre for Policy on Aging regarding mental health problems among the elderly?

Answer 11

Under-diagnosed and under-treated

This emphasizes the need for better mental health care for older individuals.