An Ageing Population

Medical advances mean we are all living longer: but with the percentage of the UK population who are over 65 predicted to rise by over 60% in the next 25 years, does society have the resources to cope with an ageing population? Older people are already at risk of fuel poverty and the cost of care in older age is prohibitive. Meanwhile, young people are not planning for older age and face an even bleaker future than their parents and grandparents. This book looks at the financial and social implications of an ageing population, covering issues such as the economics of ageing, isolation, elder abuse, care issues and health in older age. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.