Part of the Ageing Populations DVD, this clip introduces some of the key concepts, issues and challenges created by the UK's ageing population. Using East Devon as a case study…
Retirement affects the amount of time people have on their hands. Governments are very aware that keeping older people active not only means they can contribute to society, it also…
As the UK's ageing population continues to grow so too does the bill for the National Health Service. With so many older people moving to East Devon, finding sufficient numbers…
With better health care, better attention to diet and the greater well being of older people, the UK will continue to see the phenomena of people living longer. This clip…
Older people often have to give up their own transport for medical reasons or simply because of the cost. Community transport exists to provide transport for those in more isolated…
This clip explores the impacts of ageing populations at both a local and national level. It shows how by looking at a country's dependency ratio we can find out about…
Albert Venison runs the Devon Pensioners' Action Forum, which campaigns for reduced council tax, increased pensions and other benefits for less well off pensioners. This clip illustrates how the over…
Through interviews with a number of older residents in East Devon, this clip highlights the many reasons that people choose to live in the area. East Devon has a variety…
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