DOH and GNAP

TRAINING PROGRAM ON
GERONTOLOGY &
GERIATRIC NURSING

Module 1
AGING AND HEALTH

Sheila R. Bonito
University of the Philippines
Open University
Presenters name if needed

Learning Objectives
After going through this module, the learner will be able to:
Describe trends in population aging
Discuss the factors influencing population aging
Analyze the implications of population aging
Describe the profile of Filipino older persons
Discuss theories of aging and lifecourse
Describe age-related changes
Discuss global strategies in aging and health
Discuss special issues in aging such as elder abuse,
women and ageing and mental health

Outline
A.Trends in population aging
B. Factors influencing population aging
C. Implications of population aging
D. Filipino older persons
E. Theories of aging and lifecourse
F. Age-related changes
G. Global strategies in aging and health
H. Special issues: Elder abuse, Women and
aging, Mental health

Trends in Population Aging

Populations are getting

older

2015

2050

Population aging by development group

Population aging is happening

much more quickly than in the
past
Time for percentage of population
older than age 60 to double

Population aging is happening quickly

The number of people aged 80 and older will
quadruple in 2000-2050

Population aging in LIC/

MIC

Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa

is expected to grow fastest over the next 15 years

Population aging in LIC/

MIC

Worlds Oldest Old

In 2015, just twenty countries accounted for three
quarters of the worlds older population

Worlds Oldest Old

India and China will have its lion share of the
worlds oldest old

Women outliving men

The older population is itself

ageing
By 2040, the oldest-old are projected to account for one in
four older persons in Europe, Northern America & Oceania.

The older population is growing

faster in urban areas than in
rural areas

The older population is growing

faster in urban areas than in
rural areas

High-income countries tend to

be most aged

High-income countries tend to

be most aged

High-income countries tend to

be most aged

Aging in Motion
Populations are getting older

Speed of population aging

People live 20 years longer