Extremely Rapid Ageing and the Living Arrangements of the Elderly: the Case of China
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چکیده
Populations are ageing, with changes in the living arrangements of the elderly occurring in most countries, as a result of lower fertility, higher mobility, changing attitudes about family structure and function, and increasing life expectancy, especially mortality declines in later life. The population of China, which consists of more than two fifths of the world total, is ageing at an extraordinarily rapid pace. There are important interactions between population ageing, changes in the living arrangements of the elderly and the need for long-term-care service. Such interactions are directly related to community and family support systems and public policies. The present paper reviews the extremely rapid ageing process and the current status and trends in the living arrangements of the elderly in China. Some policy recommendations are also proposed based on our analysis.
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