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Dependency of the elderly

Other Names:
Dependence of the frail aged
Vulnerability in old age
Broader Problems:
Human ageing
Vulnerability of human organism
Social disadvantage of the aged
Narrower Problems:
Burden of caring for elderly relations
Burden of caring for elderly relations
Related Problems:
Abusive treatment of the aged
Aggravates:
Neglect of the aged
Social isolation of women at home
Inadequate recreation for the elderly
Reduced By:
Reckless driving by elderly motorists
Strategies:
Reducing dependence of the aged
Depending
Taking advantage of age
References:
Munnichs, J M A and Heuwel, J A van den: Dependency or Interdependency in Old Age
Phillipson, Chris, et al: Dependency and Interdependency in Old Age
Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Dependence
Societal Problems → Vulnerability
Society → Elderly
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST

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