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Key Challenges
Key challenges
Older people are living longer than at any time in history. By 2025, people aged 60 and over will make up about one quarter of the population of developed countries. This change has been called the demographic revolution. The population of Australia is following this pattern.
Older people want to enjoy independence and good health, and contribute to the life of their community. However, they can face certain challenges such as maintaining optimal health, social isolation, and ageism.
Nurses need to be aware of these challenges, so they can help older clients to overcome them. There are many resources available to help you to understand these issues. You can link to some examples at the bottom of this page.
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