Health in ageing societies: long-term care and the role of the family

Inhalt und Lernziele:

Population aging has greatly increased the share of elderly individuals in the population and the number of people needing long-term care. In the United States, the share of population aged 85 and older is predicted to double by 2050. In Germany the share of the population at retirement age has already increased by one third over the last two decades, from 15% in 1995 to 21% in 2015 and it is expected to increase further to 28% by 2035.

When we think about health of aging societies, the family plays an important role. First, due to changes in family structures and rising female labour supply, an ever-larger share of the elderly is in institutionalized care. Policy interventions or changes are needed in the supply and financing of long-term care to alleviate bottlenecks in this market. Second, the marital and family situation determines to a significant extent one’s late life health and care opportunities.

In this seminar, we will address the role of the family in determining health as well as policies for long-term care markets.

Seminar

Art der Veranstaltung: Das Seminar findet in Präsenz statt.

Die Veranstaltung findet auf Englisch statt.

Important dates

1. Distribution of topics and introduction into scientific working

Monday, 10.07.2023, 13:30-17:30, Esplanade 36, room ESP 4030/31

2. Paper Writing Workshop

Friday, 03.11.2023, 14:30-17:30, Esplanade 36, room ESP 4030/31

3. Handing in first version of seminar thesis

Latest Monday, 20.11.2023, 12:00 (Word or PDF document, via email to Ms Leinonen)

4. Handing in slides

Tuesday, 05.12.2023, 12:00 (as PDF document per email to Ms Leinonen)

5. Presentations

Friday, 01.12.2023, 09:30-18:00, Esplanade 36, room 4029

Saturday, 02.12.2023, 09:30-18:00, Esplanade 36, room 4011/13

(students have to be present on both days)

6. Hand in last version of seminar thesis

Friday, 12.01.2024 23:59 Uhr

Via email to Ms Leinonen (as Word or PDF document)