The Global Ageing Trends for Elderly Service and Management: Tales of the Declining Birth Rates

Abstract

Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12 percent to 22 percent. By 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than 5 years. In 2050, 80 percent of older people will be living in low- and middle- income countries. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past (Stein J, Schettler T, 2008). A report by the Productivity Commission on An Ageing Australia says that Australia is facing a major slowdown in its growth in national income per capita and productivity outlook at the same time that aging will start to make major demands on the budgets of all Australian governments. This paper looks into how communities can influence healthy aging through the visible presence of supportive physical and physical environments for the elderly and addresses most of this demographic shift.  The literature gathered will give a better understanding that healthy aging suggests a longer life which brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families but also for societies as a whole. Additional years provide the chance to pursue new activities such as further education, a new career, or a long-neglected passion.