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What does a growing and ageing population have an impact on ? |
The health system and services Health service workforce Carers of the elderly Volunteer organisations |
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Explain healthy ageing in regards to the growing and agin population ? |
As a result of the ageing population, the government has encouraged people to plan for financial security and independence. The government has also encouraged people to cintue to work for as long as possible before retiring. Good health is important to reduce the need to access healh and aged care services. Governments have appointed an ambassador |
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Explain healthy ageing in regards to the growing and agin population ? |
for ageing who: Promtes psotive and active ageing Encouraging contributions made by older people Promoting community programs and initiative to the public Assisting older people to access these programs |
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Explain the increased population living with chronic disease and disability in regards to a growing and ageing population? |
Our ageing population has resulted in more people living with a chronic disease or disability. These levels can be reduced in the future if the current young people reduce risk factor behaviour such as smoking, obesity, excessive drinking and physical inactivity. |
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Explain the demand for health services and workforce shortages in regards to the growing and ageing population? |
With an increase in the amount of people living with chronic diseases or a disability, the demand for health and aged care services has risen. The govt has proposed initiatives for this problem: More nurses. With more people suffering poor health, the workforce can’t be contributed to at the highest level. The govt has proposed initiatives for this problem: Pension for people after retirement. All Australian employers to provide compulsory superannuation cover for all eligible employees. Private superannuation contributions are also encourage. |
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Who is a carer? |
A person who, through family relationship or friendship, look after another person who is suffering. |
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Who is a volunteer? |
A volunteer is someone who performs a service to the community on a voluntary basis |
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Explain the availability of carers and volunteers in regards to a growing and ageing population? |
The trend is decreasing and must be addressed and increased to be able to cope with the increase of older people because of Australia’s ageing population. Our ageing population has led to an increase in the number of Australians with a chronic disease or disability. Future levels of chronic diseases could be reduced if younger people control the more significant risk factors for developing chronic disease, such as smoking, obesity, excessive drinking, and physical inactivity. |
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What are the growing and ageing population points? |
Healthy aging Increased population living with chronic disease and disability Demand for health services and workforce shortages Availability of carers and volunteers. |
