This strategy sets the vision for a future Scotland which will value and benefit from the talents and experience of its older people; a Scotland which welcomes its ageing population. Six priority areas for strategic action have been identified; to improve opportunities for older people, to forge better links between the generations, to improve the health and quality of life of older people,
This strategy sets the vision for a future Scotland which will value and benefit from the talents and experience of its older people; a Scotland which welcomes its ageing population. Six priority areas for strategic action have been identified; to improve opportunities for older people, to forge better links between the generations, to improve the health and quality of life of older people, to continue to improve care, support and protection for those older people who need it, to ensure that the right infrastructure is in place, and to offer learning opportunities throughout life. For each priority area, what the Scottish Executive needs to do and what it invites public, private, voluntary, community and older people’s organisations to do to bring about change is highlighted, along with success criteria.
Subject terms:
older people, planning, population, ageing, government policy;
Key evidence on older people drawn from a variety of quantitative and qualitative research and statistical data is drawn together to inform the Strategy for a Scotland with an Ageing Population and to develop an understanding of the economic, social and cultural implications for Scottish society of an ageing population. Key demographic trends in relation to Scotland’s ageing population and some of the causes of population ageing are outlined. Data is also presented around the contribution made by older people to society as carers, volunteers, learners, workers and consumers, patterns of older people’s employment in Scotland, different retirement pathways, health and well-being as people age, and housing, transport and planning.
Key evidence on older people drawn from a variety of quantitative and qualitative research and statistical data is drawn together to inform the Strategy for a Scotland with an Ageing Population and to develop an understanding of the economic, social and cultural implications for Scottish society of an ageing population. Key demographic trends in relation to Scotland’s ageing population and some of the causes of population ageing are outlined. Data is also presented around the contribution made by older people to society as carers, volunteers, learners, workers and consumers, patterns of older people’s employment in Scotland, different retirement pathways, health and well-being as people age, and housing, transport and planning.
Subject terms:
older people, planning, policy formulation, population, ageing, data collection, demographics, government policy;
The Scottish Executive's vision for older people in Scotland in the future is presented and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve this vision and the actions required are identified. The report discusses the role of local government, public sector organisations and public services, the rich and diverse contribution that older people make to Scottish society, the issue of forging better links between the generations, the measures needed to improve and maintain the health of Scotland’s people as they age, the care, support, safety and protection of older people, the housing, transport and planning infrastructure, and lifelong learning.
The Scottish Executive's vision for older people in Scotland in the future is presented and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve this vision and the actions required are identified. The report discusses the role of local government, public sector organisations and public services, the rich and diverse contribution that older people make to Scottish society, the issue of forging better links between the generations, the measures needed to improve and maintain the health of Scotland’s people as they age, the care, support, safety and protection of older people, the housing, transport and planning infrastructure, and lifelong learning.
Subject terms:
housing, intergenerational relationships, life long learning, local government, older people, planning, policy formulation, population, public health, social care provision, transport, ageing, government policy;
The Royal Commission, was set up to examine the short and long term options for a sustainable system of funding long term care for older people both in their own homes and in other settings and to recommend how and in what circumstances the cost of such care could be apportioned between public funds and individuals. This report sets out the Scottish EXecutive's recommendations and endorsements of the Report.
The Royal Commission, was set up to examine the short and long term options for a sustainable system of funding long term care for older people both in their own homes and in other settings and to recommend how and in what circumstances the cost of such care could be apportioned between public funds and individuals. This report sets out the Scottish EXecutive's recommendations and endorsements of the Report.
Subject terms:
intermediate care, long term care, NHS, older people, planning, policy formulation, rehabilitation, social care provision, ageing, central government, financing;