Aging In Europe

Author : Maurizio Bussolo,Johannes Koettl,Emily Sinnott
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464803536

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Golden Aging by Maurizio Bussolo,Johannes Koettl,Emily Sinnott Pdf

Compared to other regions, Europe and Central Asia are by far the oldest. Moreover, population aging is set to accelerate further over the coming decades as large segments turn old. Additionally, some countries such as Russia and certain Eastern European countries are facing a shrinkage of their population. Against this backdrop, this report investigates what stands in the way of societies reaping the full benefits of increased longevity—that is, longer lives and potentially prolonged payoffs from human capital—and what can help to mitigate the possible negative impacts of a smaller and older workforce. Beginning with a focus on demographic trends, the report puts the rapid decline in fertility and contrasting migration trends in the region in a historical perspective and looks forward to the varying paths that population change may follow in the region. Next, it examines the evidence on the likely impact of demographic change on growth and savings, the labor force, firm and economy-wide innovation, poverty and inequality, and intergenerational solidarity. Finally, the report goes beyond diagnostics and puts an emphasis on what we know regarding successful policy interventions, presenting evidence on what has and has not worked in the past.

Author : Richard Hugman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994-08-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781349235247

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Ageing and the Care of Older People in Europe by Richard Hugman Pdf

As the population of all European countries ages rapidly, understanding the phenomenon of ageing and social responses to old age has become a vital contemporary issue. The diverse ways in which old age is seen across Europe are compared and different forms of care for the needs of older people are examined. With the demise of large institutions, and increasing demands on families and on domiciliary care, the question of inter-generational relations is seen as a key element in the future of old age. It is argued that much is to be learned from cross-national comparisons in developing social responses to old age.

Author : J. J. F. Schroots
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 905199382X

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Aging in Europe by J. J. F. Schroots Pdf

Human aging is perhaps the most complex and important subject that will be facing science and societies in the next century. Persons seem to be living longer and remaining more active than their parents and grandparents. This is leading to social and demographic shifts that must be accommodated by society. On the other hand it presents perplexing questions about the underlying processes and determinants of healthy aging. This book gives a design for research that will increase our understanding of the factors that influence healthy aging and can lead to improvements in reducing the levels of disability in the population. It's focus is on biobehavioural and psychological factors contributing to healthy aging. Since human aging is determined by many interacting conditions inside and outside of the organism, research should concentrate on ecological relationships between the human organism and its social and physical environment. Not only individual characteristics associated with aging are discussed in this book, but also their impacts on society. Living longer means most persons will have fewer years to earn money to maintain their lives in a longer retirement. How can these two forces be resolved through public policy? At the same time greater competence in the later years needs clues to ways of releasing this productivity for the benefit of society and individuals. Adding healthy life expectancy and creating as much as possible disability-free years is a goal that can only be reached through fact finding by a multidisciplinary team of scientist collaborating on an international basis. Such a team is present in the collaborators represented in this book. The information presented in 'Aging in Europe' has not been available in any single source before. In many ways this book provides a model of gaining knowledge through cooperation that should guide us in the next century and beyond.

Author : Dragana Avramov,Miroslava Maskova,Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287152404

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Active Ageing in Europe by Dragana Avramov,Miroslava Maskova,Council of Europe Pdf

Los cambios demográficos en Europa con el aumento de la población anciana y la disminución de la población joven y trabajadora suponen un cambio en las políticas sociales fomentando un uso del tiempo libre en las personas mayores más participativo.

Author : Alan Walker,Gerhard Naegele
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015047548204

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The Politics of Old Age in Europe by Alan Walker,Gerhard Naegele Pdf

This collection of essays by leading authorities examines the new politics of old age from the perspectives of individual countries and the European Union as a whole.

Author : Maarten Gehem,Paula Sánchez Díaz
Publisher : The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789491040825

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Shades of Graying by Maarten Gehem,Paula Sánchez Díaz Pdf

The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) is very pleased to present the latest study Shades of Graying.The study looks at how research can meet aging-related challenges for Europe. It also includes a GeoRisQ Monitor, which shows the rate at which countries are aging, and detailed projections on the impact of graying on public expenditure.

Author : Lans Bovenberg,Asghar Zaidi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230307346

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Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe by Lans Bovenberg,Asghar Zaidi Pdf

Providing an overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examines how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security and well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers.

Author : Kathrin Komp,Marja Aartsen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789400761346

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Old Age In Europe by Kathrin Komp,Marja Aartsen Pdf

Europe currently is the oldest continent in the world and its population is still ageing. This demographic shift affects society, economy, and welfare states. Scholars from various disciplines and the public noted this development and wonder what effects it may have, but lack adequate information. They call for explanations that are concise and easily accessible. The book at hand fills this lacuna. It introduces readers to the most important developments, theories, concepts, and discussions in ageing studies – always keeping an eye on the current situation in Europe. Each chapter adopts the perspective of a different discipline, e.g. public health, sociology, economics, or technology. To make the explanations easy to understand, the book includes learning tools such as learning objectives, multiple choice questions, and a glossary.

Author : Andreas Hoff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317077886

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Population Ageing in Central and Eastern Europe by Andreas Hoff Pdf

During the 1990s, Europe became the first continent with a 'mature society', where people aged 60 years and older outnumber children and as this trend continues, the resulting 'ageing societies' will differ from previous societies in their make-up, in their needs, and in their resource allocation. Population ageing poses an even greater challenge to the post-communist societies of Central and Eastern Europe. While still struggling to cope with the aftermath of the economic and social transition process following the breakdown of communism, they are now facing even more rapid demographic change than Western Europe. This book brings together leading scholars to present an understanding of the processes underlying the very rapid population ageing in Central and Eastern Europe. In addition to discussing the main demographic drivers behind this development in each of the countries examined, this volume also discusses its implications for policy, healthcare provision, workforces, intergenerational family relations, the social cohesion of future Central and Eastern European societies, and the quality of life experienced by their citizens. Organised around broad geographical regions with final sections analysing the book's findings and their future implications, Population Ageing in Central and Eastern Europe will be of interest to gerontologists, policy makers, students and scholars of population change

Author : Axel Börsch-Supan,Thorsten Kneip,Howard Litwin,Michal Myck,Guglielmo Weber
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110437041

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Ageing in Europe - Supporting Policies for an Inclusive Society by Axel Börsch-Supan,Thorsten Kneip,Howard Litwin,Michal Myck,Guglielmo Weber Pdf

SHARE is an international survey designed to answer the societal challenges that face us due to rapid population ageing. How do we Europeans age? How will we do economically, socially and healthwise? How are these domains interrelated? The authors of this multidisciplinary book have taken a further big step towards answering these questions based on the recent SHARE data in order to support policies for an inclusive society.

Author : Diego Sánchez-González,Vicente Rodríguez-Rodríguez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783319214191

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Environmental Gerontology in Europe and Latin America by Diego Sánchez-González,Vicente Rodríguez-Rodríguez Pdf

This book looks at the relationships between the physical-social environment and the elderly in Europe and Latin America, from the Environmental Gerontology perspective and through geographical and psychosocial approaches. It addresses the main environmental issues of population ageing, based on an understanding of the complex relationships, adjustments and adaptations between different environments (home, residence, public spaces, landscapes, neighbourhoods, urban and rural environment) and the quality of life of the ageing population, associated with residential strategies and other aspects related to health and dependency. The different levels of socio-spatial analysis are also explored: macro (urban and rural environments, regions and landscapes), meso (neighbourhood, public space) and micro (personal, home and institution). New theoretical and methodological approaches are proposed to analyse the attributes and functions of the physical-social environment of the elderly, as well as new ways of living the ageing process. All will have to respond to the challenges of urbanisation, globalisation and climate change in the 21st century. Also, the different experiences and challenges of public planning and management professionals involved with the growing ageing population are presented, and will require greater association and collaboration with the academic and scientific fields of Environmental Gerontology.

Author : Alan Walker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335228232

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EBOOK: Growing Older in Europe by Alan Walker Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive picture of quality of life in old age in five very different European Union countries. Based on systematic review of the evidence in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UIKL by leading national experts the volume constitutes a unique resource for anyone interested in ageing in Europe. As well as covering all the most important issues concerning quality in later life, including physical and mental health, the environments of ageing, employment and income, family and support networks and participation and social integration, each chapter follows a standard format to ensure maximum accessibility of the material presented and comparisons between the countries. A comparative framework is provided in the introductory chapter which also places the five countries in their broad European context. The research evidence contained in this volume has never been available previously in the one place and, therefore, it represents a unique contribution to the literature. The book is intended as a companion volume to the others in the Growing Older series providing the only comparative European perspective. This comparative analysis shows that many similar quality of later life issues are being faced by older people in different EU countries but that the policy and service contexts are quite different, as are the research traditions.

Author : Victoria Averil Velkoff,Kevin G. Kinsella,United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher : Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administ
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PURD:32754076503667

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Aging in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union by Victoria Averil Velkoff,Kevin G. Kinsella,United States. Bureau of the Census Pdf

Discusses trends in the size and social conditions of the ageing population mainly from 1970 to 1992 with projections to 2025.

Author : Dragana Avramov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Aging
ISBN : UGA:32108038504117

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Active Ageing in Europe by Dragana Avramov Pdf

Author : Abigail Gardner,Ros Jennings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317308430

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Aging and Popular Music in Europe by Abigail Gardner,Ros Jennings Pdf

Opening up the dialogue between popular music studies and aging studies, this book offers a major exploration of age and popular music across Europe. Using a variety of methods to illustrate how age within popular music is contingent and compelling, the volume explores how it provokes curation and devotion across a variety of sites and artists who record in several European languages, and genres including waltz music, electronica, pop, folk, rap, and the French ‘chanson.’ Visiting the many ways in which age is problematized, revered, and performed within Europe in relation to popular music, case studies analyze: French touring shows of popular music stars from the 1960s; André Rieu’s annual Vrijthof concerts in the Netherlands; Kraftwerk and Björk’s appearances at renowned art museums as curated objects; queer approaches to popular music space and time; British folk music inheritances; pan-European strategies of stardom and career longevity; and inheritance and post-colonial hauntings of race and identity. The book works with the notion of travelling, across borders, genres, sexualities, and media, highlighting the visibility of the aging body across a variety of European sites in order to establish popular music through the lens of age as a positive methodology with which to approach popular music cultures, and to offer a counter-narrative to age as decline. This book will appeal to scholars of popular music, popular culture, media studies, cultural studies, aging studies, and cultural gerontology.