Model explaining population change over time based on birth and death rates.

The difference between birth rate and death rate, indicating population growth.

A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.

A population where the proportion of older individuals is increasing.

The number of deaths occurring among the population of a given geographical area during a given year, per 1,000 mid-year total population of the given geographical area during the same year.

A government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.

A fund that employers contribute to for their employees' retirement.

Housing that is designed to meet the physical and social needs of older adults.

Housing facilities for people with disabilities or for adults who cannot or who choose not to live independently.

Services dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans.

Low birth rates and increasing death rates (due to a large elderly population) are characteristics of these stages, leading to population decline.

A narrow base (low birth rates) and a wide top (high life expectancy) indicate an aging population structure.

Politicians focus on issues important to seniors, like healthcare and social security, potentially shifting policy priorities.

Countries in Stages 4 and 5 of the DTM are typically more developed with better healthcare and longer life expectancies.

Fewer workers contribute to pension systems, while more retirees draw benefits, creating financial strain.

Increased need for healthcare services, retirement homes, and caregivers, leading to higher costs and resource allocation.

More families may need to care for elderly parents, altering traditional family roles and potentially leading to financial and emotional stress.

Demand for elder-friendly housing and assisted living facilities rises.

Older people may live alone or in group homes, potentially leading to social isolation.

With more resources going to elderly care, there may be less funding for education, technology, and innovation.

Aging population, shrinking workforce, potential economic decline.

Increased healthcare costs, strain on social security, demand for elder care.

Policy shifts favoring senior interests, increased funding for elderly programs.

Lower productivity, decreased economic output, potential labor shortages.

Strain on government budgets, potential tax increases, reduced funding for other sectors.

Altered family roles, financial strain, emotional stress, reduced workforce participation for caregivers.

Development of specialized housing facilities, increased housing costs, potential zoning changes.

Mental health issues, reduced quality of life, increased need for social services.

Population decline, potential economic stagnation, need for immigration policies to boost population.

Debates about sustainability, potential benefit cuts, increased retirement age, higher taxes.