In the twentieth century, all developed nations began to undergo
unprecedented demographic changes, as their birth rates declined,
and life expectancies increased significantly --an average of
thirty years in less than a century. These developments have caused
major transformations in the composition of populations in these
countries, especially in terms of the proportions of the various
age groups. While the age groups of children and adolescents have
decreased, those of elderly persons aged 65 and over, have
increased.
Consistent with the situation in other developed nations, the
absolute number and percentage of elderly persons in the Israeli
population is increasing, while the percentage of younger persons
is decreasing. Israel, however, differs from other developed
countries in the pace of this demographic change, the composition
of its population, and the ways it can address needs related to
aging. The demographic figures in Israel indicate that not only is
the proportion of elderly persons in the total population growing,
but that the old population itself is rapidly aging as well.
This volume exemplifies how social science research can promote
knowledge about and understanding of needs and opportunities for
adaptation, and assist in evaluating the outcomes of policies and
services on the personal, community and national levels, as well as
suggest required changes. The variety of topics covered in this
volume on age-related research, policies and practice reflects a
wide range of research by Israeli scholars on social aspects of
aging. Their research offers a glimpse into the knowledge base that
has been built over the years on the aging process in Israel, the
population of elderly people, and the national policies and network
of services for the aged. Other developed countries with aging
populations have much to learn from the Israeli experience.
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