This book entitled The Ageing Societies of Central and Eastern Europe:
Some Problems - Some Solutions wants to contribute to a better
understanding of how societies of Central and Eastern Europe are
changing and how they are responding to the challenge of even more rapid
ageing process than Western Europe.The aim of this book is to present
the specific challenges ageing societies in selected Central and Eastern
European countries face, with a particular focus on Polish society.
Questions to be addressed in this volume include: How does demographic
ageing influence societal change? How can we overcome age
discrimination? Who will care for increasing numbers of older dependents
at a time when the numbers of potential family carers is dwindling? How
will family change impact on intergenerational solidarity? How can the
specific skills of the young and the old be combined in the workplace?
How are policy makers and politicians dealing with the ageing issues?
How can the public pensions systems be made financially sustainable to
prevent poverty and social exclusion of older people?
