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Health Care for the Elderly

• Excellent health in older adults is a significant challenge
• The "third age" (elderly) face emotional strain in retirement
• Globally, the aging population is increasing rapidly
• By 2050, the elderly population is projected to double (11-22% increase), reaching 1.5 billion, with most growth in developing countries
• The Asia-Pacific region holds approximately 60% of the world's aging population (third age)
• The Philippines' elderly population (65+) is approximately 8.6% (102,624,209)
• Older population growth rate is higher (1.9%) than overall population growth rate (1.2%) in the Philippines
• Developed regions have high proportions of older people; Africa has lower proportions

Physical Change & Aging

• Physical condition is influenced by cells, lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, stress management, genetics, and environment
• Older cells withstand challenges less effectively than younger cells
• Globally, the number of people 65+ is projected to grow from 524 million in 2010 to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050
• Chronological age is measured by the time elapsed since birth
• Biological age is an individual's longevity; biological age versus their calendar age.
• Functional age measures a person's competence in tasks, similar to activities of daily living
• Psychological age is how well someone adapts to changing conditions with regards to cognitive and personal/social skills.
• Social age is others' views of a person's behaviour based on their chronological age.

Population Aging

• Decline in fertility rates is a factor leading to population aging, especially in developed countries
• Life expectancy is increasing in developed and developing countries
• The "baby boom" generation is a significant factor in the growing elderly population (those born post World War II)
• The Aging proportion of the global population is increasing
• The proportion of older people is increasing

Challenges of Aging Population

• Adapting to the increase in older population in regards to workforce, pension systems, financial support and healthcare.
• Declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy are key factors
• Work participation often declines with age
• Increased government spending for healthcare and pensions is necessary.
• Overall economic growth may slow due to reduced workforce and increased elderly dependents, but will likely be offset by decreased youth dependents.
• Social impacts of aging due to changes in family structure and caregiving
• Psychological effects of caregiving (such as depression, anxiety, and impaired quality of life)

Impact of Aging on Society

• Increased government expenditures will be necessary to meet the needs of an ageing population (e.g., healthcare, pensions, social programs)
• The overall economic growth rate may slow down
• Demand for goods and services related to older individuals will increase (e.g., retirement homes)
• The aging workforce can affect productivity, potentially affecting economic growth
• Elderly individuals can contribute positively by volunteering and actively participating in society

Healthcare and Wellness

• Factors influencing nutritional status for the elderly. (age, economic conditions, culture)
• Psychological impact and well-being (e.g., loneliness, depression)
• Promoting wellbeing and support through counseling
• Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health by developing their resources to maintain or enhance well-being