Have the new pop band 'THE ZIMMERS' got the solution to an ageing population. Check out the link at the bottom of this feature to see their version of the Who's popular song 'MY GENERATION'.
Both Year 10 and Year 12 have recently been studying the causes, effects and possible solutions of an ageing population in the UK.
An ageing population is one where there are a growing number of people over the age of 65 in a country. This is caused by the fact that there is a longer life expectancy (people are living longer) and also there is a lower birth rate.
This ageing population will have impacts for all of us….
- How do we pay for the care of the elderly? Who pays for healthcare and pensions?
- How do we get the necessary workers to run our services and work in industry?
- Will we have to work longer? Will we be willing to work longer? The Government says so…
- Will younger workers be prepared to pay higher taxes for support an increasingly elderly population?
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