Future ageing Flashcards
(6 cards)
Strong increase in elderly
Reduction of cardiovascular mortality and smoking
Increase in hygiene
Baby boom
Worldwide, it is expected that the number of 65+ peoople will be more than doubled in 2050.
- not a pyramid anymore
- Population over 60 expected to outnumber all other age groups in more developed regions
Support ratio
The amount of poeple in working ages to support older, retired. ( nr of persons 15-65 yrs / nr of persons 65+ )
In 2013, it was 4 workers per retired person for more developed regions, it is expected that this will decline further
Dependency ratio
Ratio between population in most dependent ages and the population in main working ages: (nr of children under 15 + nr of people 65+) / (nr of people between 15-64)
the higher the rate, the more dependents there are relative to the group in productive ages. Its expected the dependency rate will rise in more developed countries, mainly due to increase in older people
Major causes for health problems and disability in old-age
Most are caused by non-communicable diseases (tend to be chronic and progressive);
- Heart-disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
And the 4 giant geriatrics;
1. Immobility
2. Instability (fall risk)
3. Incontinence
4. Intellectual impairment
Dementia estimates
Expected to to increase to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. Highest increase expected in low-middle income (care is expensive)
However, the rate is slowing down, the number of incidents is decreasing (-13%), especially in high income countries. Reasons unsure, but may be forced education and lifestyle interventions
4 patterns of cognitive ageing
- Successful ageing
- ‘Elite’ . Maintain cognitive functioning or very little decline - Normal ageing
- Overall decline of most cognitive abilities - Mild cognitive impairment
- Decline greater than normal (>1 SD), but no impaired IADL - Dementia
Marked decline in cognitive functioning, interfering with daily functioning
