Essays about: "Ageing Population"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 108 essays containing the words Ageing Population.

  1. 26. Technology based solutions as enablers for active and assisted living - Development of a conceptual system to assist in ageing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Amanda Westin; Fiona Hay; [2021]
    Keywords : eldercare; welfare technology; smart home; safety; technical design; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Old age is something that affects everyone, sooner or later and in different ways. The question on how to take care of older persons and support them when getting older might be more relevant now than ever, as the population over 60 years old is expected to grow with 40 percent in the coming 10 years. READ MORE

  3. 27. Golden Years in Lund: A qualitative study of how the elderly experience space and inclusivity in Lund

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Christoffer Abrahamsson Bodforss; [2021]
    Keywords : Lund; elderly; ageing; environmental gerontology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The global population is in a process of ageing. As living standards in most countries are rising and modern medicine is advancing, we face a demographic shift towards an older population. With this comes not only economic challenges but also a need to adapt and change society in order to accommodate the growing number of elderly. READ MORE

  4. 28. Population ageing and regional economic growth : A master thesis examining the effect of an ageing population on the output of Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Erik Hermansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Population ageing; economic growth; Swedish municipalities; urban; rural;

    Abstract : Swedish municipalities have very different age structures. Migration from rural to urban areas has led to a polarisation of Swedish regions, where urban centres have an inflow of young and skilled workers while rural regions are ageing and falling behind economically. READ MORE

  5. 29. Ageing and Savings - Evidence from OECD countries and BRICS countries

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    Author : huizheng chi; [2020]
    Keywords : Ageing; Savings rate; Population structure; Children and elderly dependency ratio; OECD; BRICS;

    Abstract : Increasing longevity and  falling fertility have increased interest in financing retirement age and have increased the burden of old age in an ageing society. This research is based on data from 41 countries of OECD and BRICS, between 1995 and 2017. READ MORE

  6. 30. Circular learning: Sustainable ways for meaningful activity in active aging and generativity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Matilde Páscoa; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; social sustainability; social inclusion; elderly retired; artistic methods and activities; circular learning;

    Abstract : The global demographic context of contemporary society is characterized by an increasing percentage of elderly people. In fact, currently in Portugal 22% of its total population is over 65 years of age with an average retirement age of approximately 64 years of age. READ MORE