Ageing well, ageing productively - the essential contribution of Australia’s ageing population to the social and economic prosperity of the nation
Abstract
This paper offers an alternative view of our ageing population, as well
as highlighting some of the assets we have in our elderly populations, and
providing suggestions as to an alternative view of the phenomenon of ageing
that incorporates elements such as flexible working arrangements and the
application of new, enabling technologies. This approach to our ageing
population dilemma is predicated on a concept of lifelong learning and social
participation along with better preventive and early intervention systems of
health care.