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The expectation of continuing population ageing prompts questions about welfare states' capacity to meet the needs of the population. In the early 2000s, the World Health Organization set up guidelines to encourage "active ageing" and to help local governments address the challenges of an ageing population (Global Age-Friendly Cities) with ...
Older people have different requirements from society and government, and frequently have differing values as well, such as for property and pension rights. [1] Older people are also more likely to vote, and in many countries the young are forbidden from voting. Thus, the aged have comparatively more, or at least different, political influence. [2]
The Social Progress Index (SPI) measures the extent to which countries provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens. Fifty-four indicators in the areas of basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity to progress show the relative performance of nations.
However, 50% of survey respondents lack confidence that their community will continue to meet their needs as they grow older. And 44% anticipate having to move in the future, mostly to seek more ...
Roughly a third of Americans ages 45 and older say they’re living in social isolation, according to a recent AARP survey. As America’s aging population grows, that number is bound to expand.
Older people’s mental health has too often been disregarded due to systemic ageism, according to a report. Disregarding their needs is discriminatory and has consequences for the older person ...
Total net social spending in terms of percent of GDP, takes into account public and private social expenditure, and also includes the effect of direct taxes (income tax and social security contributions), indirect taxation of consumption on cash benefits, as well as tax breaks for social purposes. [1]
Over 1,000 older Americans shared their biggest regrets with BI, including not saving enough for retirement or taking Social Security too early.