Problems with Ageing Populations

The problems associated with ageing populations

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Problems associated with Aging Populations

Outline the problems associated with an aging population

  • Increase in degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's
  • Many older people have specific needs such as homes without stairs and wider doorways for wheelchair access
  • Most eldery people need increasing levels of care over time. They may have to move into sheltered accommodation or a nursing home
  • As more and more people live longer lives, 15-20 years after retiring, they will claim state pensions for longer
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Gareth Bayley

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alright cards, but you need to learn how to spell the word ageing! i think i can find better cards to use for my revision!

Kyle Hassan

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more work is needed alex you should go back to english lessons and learnd how to spell ageing im dissapointed, it has to be a 1!!!

Edward Dando

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You said my cards were bad but at least I can spell, the altitude must of gone to your head

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