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This volume provides evidence from many of Australia's leading scholars from a range of social science disciplines to support policies that address challenges presented by Australia’s ageing population. It builds on presentations made to the 2014 Symposium of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. The material is in four parts: Perspectives on Ageing Population Ageing: Global, regional and Australian perspectives Improving Health and Wellbeing Responses by Government and Families/Individuals 'The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia sees this volume as a major contribution to improving our understanding of Australia’s population ageing. Social science research in this area truly underpins our ability as a nation to manage such demographic change, and its consequences for the economy and society. Such knowledge helps ensure that our citizens can live even better lives.’ — Glenn Withers, President, ASSA ‘It is fantastic that Australians are living longer and healthier lives but we need to address these demographic changes.’ — The Hon Joe Hockey MP, 2015 Intergenerational Report

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Author:   Hal Kendig ,  Peter Mcdonald ,  John Piggott
Publisher:   ANU Press
Imprint:   ANU Press
ISBN:  

9781760460662

ISBN 10:   1760460664
Pages:   338
Publication Date:   21 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part 1. Perspectives on ageing Introduction: A multidisciplinary approach to ageing Ageing and social change in Australia Population ageing in Australia—National policy challenges and future directions Part 2. Population ageing: Global, regional and Australian perspectives Ageing in Australia: Population changes and responses Declining fertility and the rising costs of children and the elderly in Japan and other selected Asian countries: An analysis based upon the NTA approach Facing the challenges of an ageing society Part 3. Improving health and wellbeing Social research and actions on ageing well Enhancing cognitive capacities over the life-span Social engagement in late life Wellbeing and its improvability as a national goal Part 4. Responses by government and families/individuals Retirement income strategies for an ageing population Ageing, entitlement and funding health care Financing aged care: The role of housing wealth and intergenerational relationships Conclusions: An historic triumph that presents big challenges for public policy

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