Overview
Ageing is a natural process that affects everyone, leading to significant changes in physical, mental, and social aspects of life. As populations around the world age, understanding the demographics of elderly individuals becomes increasingly important for planning healthcare, social services, and e...
Key Terms
Example: Ageing affects physical and mental health.
Example: Demographics help understand population trends.
Example: Life expectancy has increased over the years.
Example: Elderly individuals often require special care.
Example: Healthcare systems must adapt to an ageing population.
Example: Social services help the elderly with daily activities.
Related Topics
Healthcare Systems
Study of how healthcare is organized and delivered.
intermediateSocial Policy
Examination of policies that affect social welfare.
intermediatePopulation Studies
Analysis of population dynamics and trends.
advancedGerontology
The study of aging and the elderly.
advancedPublic Health
Focus on health at the population level.
intermediateKey Concepts
Population AgeingLife ExpectancyElderly CareDemographic Transition