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Ageing in Europe--challenges and consequences.

A Walker1

  • 1University of Sheffield, UK.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|February 2, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The aging population in the European Union (EU) presents five key social and economic policy challenges, including economic security, intergenerational solidarity, and combating age discrimination.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The European Union (EU) faces a demographic shift characterized by declining fertility rates and increasing longevity.
  • This demographic transition significantly impacts social structures and economic stability within the EU.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the five primary social and economic policy challenges posed by an aging population in the EU.
  • To discuss the nature of these challenges and pinpoint policy priorities.
  • To examine the demographic context and its relationship with policy development.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines the demographic trends in the EU, including declining fertility and increasing longevity.
  • It discusses the links between demographic changes and policy implications.
  • The article analyzes five key policy challenges associated with an aging population.

Main Results:

  • Five key social and economic policy challenges are identified: economic security in old age, intergenerational solidarity, social exclusion due to age discrimination, long-term care provision amidst changing family structures, and enabling full societal participation for older adults.
  • The nature and priorities of each challenge are discussed in detail.
  • The demographic context of the EU's aging population is presented.

Conclusions:

  • The European model of social policy is under threat due to the aging population.
  • The gerontological community can contribute to defending the European social policy model.
  • Proactive policy interventions are necessary to address the challenges of an aging society.

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