Paths for Future Population Aging

1991 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. Grigsby
Keyword(s):  
Population Aging ◽  
Future Population

The Future Population of Canada, Its Age Distribution and Dependency Relations

1998 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank T. Denton ◽  
Christine H. Feaver ◽  
Byron G. Spencer
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Baby Boom ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sex Distribution ◽  
Dependency Ratios ◽  
Canadian Population ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Future Population

ABSTRACTPopulation aging has become a subject of widespread popular and academic interest. In providing an assessment of the extent of aging that is in prospect, this paper makes available a number of projections of the age-sex distribution of the Canadian population for the 45-year period 1996 to 2041 and comparisons with the previous 45-year period. The projections combine assumptions relating to fertility, mortality, and migration so as to produce future populations characterized as “medium,” “old,” “young,” “high immigration” and “low immigration”. Supplementary calculations include growth rates, for both the total population and selected age groups, and various types of dependency ratios, including ones with a range of age-differentiated weights. It is concluded that substantial aging of the Canadian population appears virtually certain but, based on the demographic evidence, the “dependency burden” is likely to remain below the peak levels attained during the baby boom.

scholarly journals Aging and the Necessity of a Radical Reform of the Canadian Pension System

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Henripin
Keyword(s):  
Pension System ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Public Pension ◽  
Private Pension ◽  
Radical Reform ◽  
Public Pension System ◽  
Future Population

Compared to the 29 other members of OECD, Canadian workers must satisfy themselves with a rather timorous public pension system, particularly those who earn a middle or higher income. This weakness is somewhat corrected by private pension organizations, but only a third of employees are covered by them. The author proposes that all workers have access to such programs and even that they are mandatory. There would be many of them; they would function on the basis of capitalization; they would be public or private. The choice of the capitalization financial principle is almost essential, due to future population aging. The author displays his convictions about these proposals, as well as practical ways to implement such a program.

Importance of Optimizing Visual Acuity in Vulnerable Seniors Living in an Institution

2012 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Estefania Chriqui ◽  
Nathalie Champoux ◽  
Hélène Kergoat
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Routine Test ◽  
Communication Disabilities ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Ocular Refraction ◽  
Important Measurement

Visual acuity is an important measurement taken during an eye exam for checking an individual’s ability to see properly and to guide the adjusting of ocular refraction. It is a routine test usually done in a few minutes and with no particularly difficulty. However, this measurement can be more difficult to do in seniors with cognition or communication disabilities. For example, this may be true for a senior with dementia or suffering from aphasia following a stroke. The purpose of this article is to present certain aspects of population aging, data connected with institutionalization of seniors, various conditions that are more prevalent with age, as well as specific factors demonstrating the importance of optimizing vision in seniors. Lastly, this article will provide an overview of various scales available for measuring visual acuity.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

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