...INTRODUCTION It is obvious that we are faced with an aging population. Within three decades individuals aged 65 years or older are expected to make up 23% of the Australian population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). This is a stable increase from 13% in 2007, emphasising Australia as an aging country (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). This is evident not only within the demographic regions of metropolitan and rural cities and towns of Australia but also among other countries in the world. It is with this discrepancy that presents such a large challenge within the population and from a health perspective. This essay will explore the social, cultural and psychological health related issues linked with growth in the aging population and will focus on the baby boomer generation and the co-morbidities that are notably prevalent in the elderly. This essay will also consider the future role of the nurse and how their profession will be impacted in response to these trends. WHY DO WE FACE AN AGING CRISIS? As fertility rates decline and longevity increases we are coming to face a shift in population distribution with a greater proportion of older adults (Anderson and Hussey, 2013). It is important to note that this increase is due particularly to the Baby Boomer generation growing older and associated aging co-morbidities on the rise. The Baby Boomer generation consists of those born from the years 1945-1964 (Berman et al., 2012). As this generation grows older...
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...Day of Older Persons, ASM ATIQUR RAHMAN discusses the plight and prospects of ageing in 21st century Bangladesh. Old age is neither a disease nor an individual problem; rather, it has become a worldwide challenge that must be addressed globally. "Later life" is unavoidable, inevitable, universal and excessively troublesome. No one can stop the process of ageing. The quality of life and the rate of ageing both vary considerably depending on a number of factors such as education, occupation, purchasing capacity, lifestyle, food habit, residential location, belief and culture, etc. Surprisingly, ageing takes place within the context of family members, kin, neighbours, friends, work associates and the state. Lifelong preparations, making intergenerational linkages, using appropriate technology, developing right-based societal relationships, upholding religious values at the personal level, political commitment and governmental undertaking at the macro-level can help ensure a healthy ageing and active later life. Policy responses to ageing until now have tended to focus only on the provision of medical care and income security for older persons, which remain important but have been inadequate compared to the rate of ageing occurring now and projected to intensify in the coming decades. Population ageing is a by-product of scientific development in human societies bound to remain a dominant social problem throughout the 21st century. It is also gaining increasing recognition...
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...What does Population Ageing mean for International Business? December 2014 What does Population Ageing mean for International Business? (see also lecture notes on this topic) (1) Manifestations of Global Population Ageing (2) What is population ageing? (3) What are the patterns of population ageing across the world? (4) What countries are specifically affected by population ageing? (5) How do societies experiencing population ageing compare with those not experiencing the phenomenon? (2) Dynamics of Population ageing (a) What are the key factors giving rise to population ageing? (b) Who are the key actors in international business and public policy processes with regard to population ageing? (c) How do these key actors interact with each other? (d) What measures have been taken to mitigate against population ageing per se? (e) What measures have taken to alleviate the impacts of population ageing? (3) Impacts of Population Ageing (a) What are the short-, medium- and long-term impacts of population ageing on individuals? (b) What are the short-, medium- and long-term (economic, political, legal, social, cultural, technological, environmental, etc.) impacts of population ageing on societies/countries? (c) What are the short-, medium- and long-term impacts of population ageing on the international business environment? (d) What are the short-, medium- and long-term impacts of population ageing on international business...
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...economic implications of an ageing population. Retrieved from http://demographics.treasury.gov.au/content/_download/australias_demographic_challenges/html/adc-04.asp This article examines the implications of the economy on Australia’s ageing population and provides a clear summary on the issue of an ageing population, reasons why this is the case and the concerns with the ageing population. Immigration levels have also been addressed in this study. Additionally, population distribution in other countries has been shown through a chart. This insightful study proposes that the rapidness of which the population is ageing has become of concern to the government and will become an issue for the future of our society. This is assumed to be a permanent change as fertility rates and the age structure of the population has been and still is gradually changing to a much higher percentage of older Australians. Two significant factors that have led to this ageing population include the decline of birth rates in Australian families and the second factor is the increase of life expectancy. The Government has attempted to provide a solution to the decline in birth rates by changing taxes and providing benefits for family assistance. The population age is also unstable in other countries such as the United States, Canada, France and Japan as seen in this study. This significance of this article was to provide information on the economic implications of an ageing population, which is accessible...
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...“aGeinG in PLace”: the Views OF OLDer hOmeOwners On maintenance, renOVatiOn anD aDaPtatiOn Judith Davey1 New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing Te Putahi Rangahau i te Pakeke Haere Victoria University of Wellington Abstract “Ageing in place” is favoured in policies on ageing and is the preferred option of many older people. For older homeowners, remaining at home may depend on their ability to keep their homes in good condition, safe, suitable and comfortable. This research illuminates the attitudes, opinions and preferences of some older New Zealanders with respect to their current and future housing circumstances. A considerable degree of self-sufficiency was found with respect to home maintenance, but fewer people were capable of doing their own renovation work, and there were clear gender differences. The respondents mostly shared a strong desire to remain living independently in the community for the rest of their lives. The most popular option for a new residence was a separate house, but one smaller and easier to manage than their family home. To this end, many had already moved to low-maintenance housing suited to ageing in place. Others had aspirations for such a move. Some of those who wished to remain in their long-term family homes were considering adaptations to make this possible, and some had already adapted their homes to cope with health issues. The study concludes that most of the respondents were resourceful...
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...In this task I will be discussing the procedure of maturing (ageing) and clarify the hypotheses of ageing and discuss the perspectives on what cause people to age and how it relate to Connie and Cyril. I will likewise evaluate the effect ageing has on the well-being and social care provision. P4: The two theories I am going to talk about in relation to ageing for Connie and Cyril are: Social disengagement theory and activity theory. Social disengagement theory: this hypothesis expresses that as individuals age, they have a tendency to pull back from society and society pulls back from them. As individuals age, they have a tendency to develop more delicate and their social circles shrink as they start to pull away and are less effectively included in many exercises. Many individuals...
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...In recent years, Australia’s population has increased significantly due to immigration. The growth rate of its population was 2.1% in 2010, which is higher than that of in China, US and Canada. It is predicted to reach 36 million in 2050. However, both positive and negative impacts come into being because of ‘Big Australia’. It impacts on environmental, social and economical issues in Australia. This essay will examine the influences of high population growth rate in Australia, and it will determine whether the measures should be taken by Australia government so that the population growth will be decreased. Large immigration in Australia has positive outcomes. Encouraging migrants can fill opening in the Australia job market. For example, there are lots of scarce jobs in Australia, such as male nurses and teachers. Encouraging migrants attracts lots of people who have enrich work experience of those scarce jobs to come to Australia, as a result of it, the jobs of male nurses and teachers can be enriched. For instance, skilled migrants can fill jobs as the reason that Negative outcomes also need to be considered with the large immigration. Firstly, there are not enough water resources for those migrants to drink. Australia is a country of lacking water seriously, if too much migrants immigrate to Australia, there would be not enough water afforded to Australian residents and migrants. Secondly, the houses for migrants to live are not enough. If Australia government build...
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...Introduction This is a critique of “An Ageing Australia: Preparing for the Future, the Overview” (the Overview), published in November, 2013. It is an outline of, and included in, the full research paper (the Paper) produced by the Productivity Commission which is an independent research and advisory body of the Australian Government (Productivity Commission, Inquiry Report No. 84, 2017). The summary in this critique will outline the substance of the Overview followed by brief sequential discussions of its aims, intended audience, and the circumstances and reasoning surrounding its’ commissioning. Finally, a critical evaluation is made concerning the article’s contribution to our understanding of ageing populations and dementia care, and its’...
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... As people grow older each individual is faced with different situations, circumstances and difficulties. As a society how do we help older people adapt and have a successful ageing life and process? The ageing process and adjusting to change isn’t always simple. Chronic and debilitating medical disorders, loss of friends and loved ones, the inability to take part in activities that once had incredible meaning can all take a toll on an older person’s mental and emotional state. The loss of control over one’s life often causes negative emotions such as anxiety, loneliness, and sadness and lowered self-esteem, which can lead to depression (Better health channel 2015). The process of aging begins at birth and continues throughout life. Change is an inevitable part of the aging process. Sensation is the physical and mental process that allows us to receive information from our surrounding environment through the ears, skin, tongue, nostrils, eyes and other specialized sense organs. Sensory loss is defined as a decreased ability to respond to stimuli that affect our senses (hearing, touch, etc.). Imagine not being able to see a beautiful sunset, hear your grandchildren playing or smell your favourite flowers. These losses affect people in different ways. The impact of these losses can lead to social isolation, loneliness and feelings of depression (NDSU 2015)...
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...been introduced in terms of financial support, better housing, and long-term care services. For active ageing, an innovative project known as the ‘Elder Academy’ aimed at promoting intergenerational cohesion, which is now under threat owing to changing social patterns. With the rapid increase in the number of ‘old-olds’, more resources on dementia care, community support, professional staff development, carer training, and coordination of care are necessary. In terms of financing, shared responsibility is the only viable option. In the 2012-13 budget speech, a pilot for community care service voucher as a means of promoting ageing at home was announced. As the coming cohorts of elders are more affluent and knowledgeable, they tend to be healthier and have different demands and expectations, such as independent living with better quality of life. The private sector may explore the markets of community care services and elder-oriented products. To meet the emerging needs, a holistic approach should be adopted, with modifications of the labour laws to make use of the talents of elders and to provide more flexible work arrangements for family members to care for elders. Key word: Health services for the aged AN UNFORESEEN SITUATION “Population ageing is first and foremost a success story for public health policies as well as social and economic development.”1 Population ageing is attributable to the...
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...Assignment: Learner information OCR Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 4: Development through the life stages Assessor: Important Dates | |Assessment Criteria |Issue Date |Formative Assessment |Summative Assessment | |Task 1 |P1, M1 |17th December 2012 |10th January 2013 |17th January 2013 | |Task 2 |P2, P3, M2, D1 |7th January 2013 |17th January 2013 |28th January 2013 | |Task 3 |P4, P5, M3,D2 |14th January 2013 |28th January 2013 |4th February 2013 | CANDIDATE NAME: General Information for Learners Q Do I have to pass this assignment? A Yes. You must pass this assignment to achieve the full qualification. Q What help will I get? A Your tutor will help you when completing the OCR assignment and will make sure that you know what resources/facilities you need and are allowed to use. Q What if I don’t understand something? A It is your responsibility to read the assignment carefully and make sure you understand what you need to do and what you should hand in. If you are not sure, check with your tutor. Q Can I copy other people’s work? A No. The work that you produce...
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...Day of Older Persons, ASM ATIQUR RAHMAN discusses the plight and prospects of ageing in 21st century Bangladesh. Old age is neither a disease nor an individual problem; rather, it has become a worldwide challenge that must be addressed globally. "Later life" is unavoidable, inevitable, universal and excessively troublesome. No one can stop the process of ageing. The quality of life and the rate of ageing both vary considerably depending on a number of factors such as education, occupation, purchasing capacity, lifestyle, food habit, residential location, belief and culture, etc. Surprisingly, ageing takes place within the context of family members, kin, neighbours, friends, work associates and the state. Lifelong preparations, making intergenerational linkages, using appropriate technology, developing right-based societal relationships, upholding religious values at the personal level, political commitment and governmental undertaking at the macro-level can help ensure a healthy ageing and active later life. Policy responses to ageing until now have tended to focus only on the provision of medical care and income security for older persons, which remain important but have been inadequate compared to the rate of ageing occurring now and projected to intensify in the coming decades. Population ageing is a by-product of scientific development in human societies bound to remain a dominant social problem throughout the 21st century. It is also gaining increasing recognition...
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...Using Item B and elsewhere, assess the view that an ageing population creates problems for society There are many different problems that an ageing population creates for society. There are many reasons why there is an increase in the ageing population, as Item B states “In common with many western societies, the United Kingdom has an ageing population. Rising life expectancy and a relatively low birth rate have meant that the average age of the population is rising”. Also the decline in fertility has led to an increased amount of people who are over the age of 65 and this poses many different issues within society. First of all, older people consume a larger proportion of public services. For example, they require more health and social care than other age groups. This is truer when it involves the old old’. The old old’ are usually seen as the 75 years old and older as many people see them as needing more medical and care attention. However, some people will argue with this as many people of ‘old’ age still seem to be in relatively good health. It is not just health services that the elderly generation needs more of, in addition to this, the ageing population may require changes to policies, provision of housing, transport and many other services. The number of pensioners also living alone, had led to an increase in one-person pensioner households (they now account for 14% of households). Most of them are female. This is because females generally live longer than males and...
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...Global Ageing Crisis- The Challenges in an Organisation Prepared by: Jacelyn Lee Sze Wei 11M0009 Hj Shril Hj Matsawali 11M0030 Mohd Samardi Samat 12M1432 Siti Afshah Abu Bakar 12M1417 Yvonne Yeo Chui Ping 11M0032 With Due Respect We the Group Members Submit This Case Study Assignment to Our Lecturer Dr Zahidul Islam Date of submission: 14th March 2013 Introduction: Trends in Human Resource Management (HRM) are changing. One of the factors that concern the HRM area is the workforce demographics. In 1980s, baby boomers enter the workforce and started to operate in the job market. This boosts influence not only the organization, but also a country’s economy. Today, most countries in the world are facing population ageing due to the fact that now those baby boomers are approaching their golden age. In Wikipedia, population ageing is defined as a phenomenon that occurs when the median age of a country or region rises due to rising life expectancy and/or declining of birth rates. These occurs because of several factors such as reduction in the mortality and fertility rates, increased in life expectancy, migration of foreigners to a country and most of the time because demographically the population shifted towards aged population. This phenomenon will not only bring major implications to the social, economy and financial but also affect the HR function in a country(in general) and in an organisation (in specific). Global Ageing: Global...
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...The Elderly and Healthcare Problem Statement Ageing happens unsurprisingly, and offers a critical challenge for every segments of the overall populace. Many societies have different definitions and classifications of ageing. In some communities a person who is 50 years old is perceived as an ageing individual while in some countries the ageing process is believed to kick in after 65 years as pointed out by Elu -Terán (2012). According to Elu-Terán (2012) ageing can be factually professed to imply the process of naturally growing older. The most eloquent view about aging is perhaps Riley (1978) supposition that it is an enduring progression and encompasses a change on three different dimensions; social, psychological and physical. There has been a slow change in the provision of amenities and services to cater for the elderly and this has been one of the major contributory factor to the apparent increase of aged persons approaching 80 years who according to Professor Richie Pluton (2015) will approximately be 400 million by 2050 and he argues that these vast number will pose a great challenge of disability and diseases unless ingenious methods that enhance healthy lifespan are adopted. It is calculated the number of individuals 60 and older will increase to 1.2 billion in 2025, furthermore in this way it will increase to two billion in 2050 (WHO, 2013b). Additionally, by the year 2025, about 75% of aged populace might be living in developing nations...
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