20 Questions
What is the term used to describe a group of people who all lived through the same certain events and time that affected their lives similarly?
Cohort
What is the name of the generation that is currently getting up into their 60s and making up a large portion of the population in the United States?
Baby Boomers
What is the estimated percentage of the population of North America that will be 65 years old or older by 2025?
25 percent
Why is the age 65 significant in the study of demographics?
It is when many people retire and no longer contribute to the workforce
What percentage of the elderly in the United States currently live below the poverty line?
10 percent
What is the purpose of the dependency ratio?
To compare the number of people aged 14 and under and 65 and up to the number of people aged 15 to 64
What is a result of people living longer?
The possibility of older residents contributing to the workforce for many more years
What is a challenge that older people face in terms of medical insurance?
Their age can affect what kinds of medical insurance they can get
What is the life course theory?
A theory that aging is a social, psychological, and biological process that begins from the time you're born
What is a result of the social process of aging?
You can't tell someone's age simply by a number anymore
What does the dependency ratio measure?
Ratio of dependents to people in the productive labor force
Why do older people require more health services?
Due to chronic illnesses and health problems
What is the importance of readjusting society's expectations of old age?
To recognize elderly people's continued contributions to society
According to age stratification theory, what role does age play?
A way to regulate the behavior of a generation
What is the significance of older adults replacing lost social interactions?
To maintain morale and well-being
What is the implication of the increasing dependency ratio on a population?
A decrease in the number of people in the productive labor force
Which theory suggests that older adults and society separate, allowing for self-reflection?
Disengagement theory
What is a consequence of the biological processes changing as people live longer?
A change in the social process of aging
What is a crucial aspect of providing long-term care and age-friendly services to older adults?
Providing healthcare professionals specializing in old-age care
What is a key factor contributing to the inequality in healthcare for older adults?
Their reduced access to medical insurance due to age
Study Notes
Demographic of Age
- A cohort refers to a group of people who share similar experiences and events at a certain time in their lives.
- The Baby Boomers, born post-World War II, make up a large portion of the US population and are now reaching their 60s.
- This cohort is gradually leaving the workforce, opening up jobs for younger people, but may become reliant on families or society for support.
- About 10% of the elderly in the US live below the poverty line.
Age Groups
- The Silent Generation, born during The Great Depression and World War II, is older than the Baby Boomers.
- The GI Generation, born during the first quarter of the 20th century, is the oldest living generation.
Aging Population
- Advances in medical technology have led to people living longer and in better health.
- By 2025, about 25% of North America's population will be 65 years old or older, up from 13.5% currently.
- The age 65 is significant because it's when many people retire and no longer contribute to the workforce.
Dependency Ratio
- The dependency ratio measures the number of people aged 14 and under and 65 and up, who are typically not in the labor force, compared to those aged 15-64, who are part of the productive labor force.
- A higher ratio indicates more dependent people in a population.
Impact of Aging
- Living longer enables older residents to contribute to the workforce for many more years, slowing down the inflow of the elderly into institutions.
- However, chronic illnesses and health problems affect the quality of life for millions of people, making them five times more likely to use health services than younger people.
- Age can affect access to medical insurance, creating an inequality in healthcare.
Social Responsibility
- The aging population requires a social responsibility to provide healthcare professionals specializing in old-age care and prevention of age-related diseases.
- Society needs to readjust its expectations of old age, recognizing that elderly people are essential to a community and can continue to contribute to its well-being with the right encouragement and resources.
Theories of Aging
- Life course theory views aging as a social, psychological, and biological process that begins from birth and continues until death.
- Age stratification theory suggests that age can be used to regulate the behavior of a generation.
- Activity theory looks at how older generations view themselves, and disengagement theory suggests that older adults and society separate with age.
- Continuity theory proposes that people try to maintain a same basic structure for their lives over time, adapting to external and internal changes.
Demographic of Age
- A cohort refers to a group of people who share similar experiences and events at a certain time in their lives.
- The Baby Boomers, born post-World War II, make up a large portion of the US population and are now reaching their 60s.
- This cohort is gradually leaving the workforce, opening up jobs for younger people, but may become reliant on families or society for support.
- About 10% of the elderly in the US live below the poverty line.
Age Groups
- The Silent Generation, born during The Great Depression and World War II, is older than the Baby Boomers.
- The GI Generation, born during the first quarter of the 20th century, is the oldest living generation.
Aging Population
- Advances in medical technology have led to people living longer and in better health.
- By 2025, about 25% of North America's population will be 65 years old or older, up from 13.5% currently.
- The age 65 is significant because it's when many people retire and no longer contribute to the workforce.
Dependency Ratio
- The dependency ratio measures the number of people aged 14 and under and 65 and up, who are typically not in the labor force, compared to those aged 15-64, who are part of the productive labor force.
- A higher ratio indicates more dependent people in a population.
Impact of Aging
- Living longer enables older residents to contribute to the workforce for many more years, slowing down the inflow of the elderly into institutions.
- However, chronic illnesses and health problems affect the quality of life for millions of people, making them five times more likely to use health services than younger people.
- Age can affect access to medical insurance, creating an inequality in healthcare.
Social Responsibility
- The aging population requires a social responsibility to provide healthcare professionals specializing in old-age care and prevention of age-related diseases.
- Society needs to readjust its expectations of old age, recognizing that elderly people are essential to a community and can continue to contribute to its well-being with the right encouragement and resources.
Theories of Aging
- Life course theory views aging as a social, psychological, and biological process that begins from birth and continues until death.
- Age stratification theory suggests that age can be used to regulate the behavior of a generation.
- Activity theory looks at how older generations view themselves, and disengagement theory suggests that older adults and society separate with age.
- Continuity theory proposes that people try to maintain a same basic structure for their lives over time, adapting to external and internal changes.
Demographic of Age
- A cohort refers to a group of people who share similar experiences and events at a certain time in their lives.
- The Baby Boomers, born post-World War II, make up a large portion of the US population and are now reaching their 60s.
- This cohort is gradually leaving the workforce, opening up jobs for younger people, but may become reliant on families or society for support.
- About 10% of the elderly in the US live below the poverty line.
Age Groups
- The Silent Generation, born during The Great Depression and World War II, is older than the Baby Boomers.
- The GI Generation, born during the first quarter of the 20th century, is the oldest living generation.
Aging Population
- Advances in medical technology have led to people living longer and in better health.
- By 2025, about 25% of North America's population will be 65 years old or older, up from 13.5% currently.
- The age 65 is significant because it's when many people retire and no longer contribute to the workforce.
Dependency Ratio
- The dependency ratio measures the number of people aged 14 and under and 65 and up, who are typically not in the labor force, compared to those aged 15-64, who are part of the productive labor force.
- A higher ratio indicates more dependent people in a population.
Impact of Aging
- Living longer enables older residents to contribute to the workforce for many more years, slowing down the inflow of the elderly into institutions.
- However, chronic illnesses and health problems affect the quality of life for millions of people, making them five times more likely to use health services than younger people.
- Age can affect access to medical insurance, creating an inequality in healthcare.
Social Responsibility
- The aging population requires a social responsibility to provide healthcare professionals specializing in old-age care and prevention of age-related diseases.
- Society needs to readjust its expectations of old age, recognizing that elderly people are essential to a community and can continue to contribute to its well-being with the right encouragement and resources.
Theories of Aging
- Life course theory views aging as a social, psychological, and biological process that begins from birth and continues until death.
- Age stratification theory suggests that age can be used to regulate the behavior of a generation.
- Activity theory looks at how older generations view themselves, and disengagement theory suggests that older adults and society separate with age.
- Continuity theory proposes that people try to maintain a same basic structure for their lives over time, adapting to external and internal changes.
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