OLDER ADULTS AS A SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE US POPULATION (1960–2010)
Journal Title: Modern Science - Moderní věda - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The article provides the analysis of the social and demographic characteristics of older adults in the United States in the 1960–2010s. Scientific-and-technological advance and socio-economic development in the USA have led to a significant change in the characteristics and intensity of demographic process. In the USA, the percentage of older people is expected to rise to about 25–30% by 2030, which means one in three persons will be over 60. It means that population ageing: a) will continue to influence a change in the structure of the US population; the birth rates decrease and the rise in life expectancy causes a change in the structure of life course; b) affects all aspects of social life including politics, economy, education, social and cultural activities. This article provides evidence that it is worthwhile to reconsider the traditional approach to the older adult needs. The growing age group of older people have to be ensured the adaptation to rapid economic and social changes. The state policy needs rethinking in the approaches to human potential, recognizing older adults as a valuable part of social and even economic resources, as this cohort is going to win a significant place in demographic and social structure. The social and demographic profile of the US older adult could be useful when encouraging older people to participate in the development process of the country, including work force, social life, education and culture.
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NATALIYA CHAHRAK
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