Issues & Opportunities Of An Ageing Population

Question 1

What is an ageing population

Answer 1

Growth in proportion of people over 65

Question 2

What are the key factors of an ageing population

Answer 2

Falling birth rate and increased life expectancy

Question 3

What stage of the DTM is an ageing population

Answer 3

Stage 4, due to low birth rate

Question 4

Give 3 issues of an ageing population

Answer 4

Health care (increased geriatric), Social services (elderly require services), Pensions (more pensions=more payed by tax payer) - INCREASES DEPENDANCY RATIO

Question 5

Give 3 opportunities of an ageing population

Answer 5

Contributing to economy (spend money on leisure), Continuing employment (work longer-pay taxes), Voluntary work (provide valuable service to economy)