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Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing
Dr. Soad H. Abd El Hamid El Tantawy
The 21th century has been characterized by a
marked increase in the numbers and proportion of
aged people all over the world
And the increase will be 300% by the year 2025 in the
developing countries (80%) of the total population
Demographic data for Egypt
years
Total population
(million)
% of older
population
1960
26
6.0
1986
48.3
5.9
2001
64.2
6.5
2006
70
7.2
2016
81.3
8.9
2026
93
10.9
Causes of increase in number of
elderly (population transition)
1- Decrease in mortality rate resulting in
increase life expectancy.
2- Decrease fertility rate.
3- Advanced in medical knowledge and
technology.
4- Increases health awareness and well life
style, including attention to exercise,
nutrition and avoidance of tobacco.
5- Medical practice directed toward
preventive health care.
Effects of demographic changes
on the family
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Presence of many older in the family.
Those older have more chronic
diseases which need special care and
assistance.
Increase the numbers of widows who
are mostly unprepared to provide for
their own needs or who may need
assistance.
The family roles Change.
Factors affecting aging
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Genetic endowment (hereditary
factor).
Environmental influences.
Lifestyle
Effect of disease process.
National policy for older people
Objectives : to provide
1. Financial security
2. Health care
3. Nutrition
4. Shelter
5. Welfare
6. Protection of life and property of
older citizens