R3-2 The Golden Age Reading Comprehension Questions Part 3

Which of the following is NOT an economic problem possibly caused by an aging population?

• Inflation

• Increasing demand on healthcare systems

• Problems for pension schemes

• Increased productivity among younger workers

Why could an aging society cause inflation?

• There are fewer people working and more people buying.

• The government raises taxes on younger people.

• Elderly people spend more money on luxury goods.

• Healthcare costs decrease, leading to increased spending.

What percentage of healthcare money in Europe is spent on people over the age of 65?

• 10% to 20%

• 25% to 35%

• 40% to 50%

• 60% to 70%

Why is the increasing number of elderly people challenging for healthcare systems?

• They need to provide long-term care and treat age-related health issues, increasing the demand on healthcare systems.

• Because elderly people need less medical attention than younger people.

• Because healthcare costs for elderly people are decreasing.

• Because healthcare systems are designed only for young people.

How does an aging population affect pension schemes?

• The number of people receiving pensions is growing slower than the number of workers paying into them.

• The number of people receiving pensions is growing much faster than the number of workers paying into them.

• Pension funds are increasing rapidly.

• Fewer people are qualifying for pensions.

Which of the following is NOT a way societies can deal with aging populations?

• Allowing more immigrants

• Making communities suitable for aging populations

• Increasing retirement age for older workers

• Making communities more accessible for seniors

How could allowing more immigrants help countries with aging populations?

• It will reduce the number of seniors.

• More immigrants means more people to take care of seniors.

• It will decrease demand for healthcare.

• It will make seniors more independent.

Which of the following is NOT a way allowing more immigrants helps stabilize countries' economies?

• It increases the number of workers.

• It helps stabilize countries' economies.

• It increases government expenses on social programs.

• It provides a larger workforce.

What do sociologists suggest to make communities suitable for aging populations?

• Increase the number of hospitals

• Make public facilities and services more accessible.

• Raise the retirement age

• Offer more entertainment options for seniors

What is the 'Safe Streets for Seniors' program, and what impact did it have?

• It reduced traffic congestion

• It made intersections safer and reduced road deaths

• It decreased public transportation accidents

• It built more parks for seniors