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The object of the research undertaken in the article is to present the currently increasing demographic phenomena: depopulation and population ageing in Poland and their spatial differentiation, as well as their impact on the financial situation of municipalities. The authors used methods typical of social sciences, such as methods of empirical cognition. Correlation and regression analyses were used to demonstrate the impact of population size and structure on the revenues and expenditures of municipalities. The results indicate a significant differentiation of the described phenomena between municipalities in Poland and the relationship between specific categories of own revenue and current expenditures and the number of population. The relationship between the analysed variables is visible primarily in the case of shaping own revenue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Demographic changes affect practically all dimensions of socio-economic life. Dynamic ageing of the Polish population and double ageing create new challenges, both in the individual and collective dimensions, in the field of preparation for old age. The emergence of new social issues and intensification of the existing ones make it necessary to implement new solutions. The increased and constantly growing percentage of old people and the oldest old creates many new challenges not only for public authorities, but also for entrepreneurs and employers. Due to the complexity of the consequences of the demographic changes, the subject of the article are the consequences for four selected areas: the labour market, social security, health care, and long-term care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Deficit of human resources in health care is a widespread problem occurring not only in Polish system. Demanding work, emotional stresses and insufficient support are often associated with the doctor's shift mode of work and an excess of duties combined with a shortage of time allocated to their performance. It can be assumed that most of the doctors intend to continue their work so far, but its negative features may in the future affect their decisions about choosing a different career path, especially if the shortage of medical personnel increases. This may further overburden doctors (especially young doctors) with excess working hours, reduce the quality of their activities, increase the chances of committing an unintended medical error related to exhaustion, and lead to functional burnout. This situation may lead to a renewed intensification of economic emigration to other countries, both in the EU and outside the EU, which create more favourable working conditions for working life. The scale of the problem is exacerbated by the increasing health needs of the aging population, causing an increasing burden on the health care sector, both in the near and distant future. This can create a vicious cycle where increasing burdens will drain physicians out of public health system, and increase the burden put on remaining physicians. The resulting restriction of access to medical services will lead to the deterioration of the health condition of the Polish population. In order to prevent such a situation, it would be necessary to increase the motivation to remain both in the medical profession and at work in Poland through actions aimed at improving working conditions and strengthening the sense of occupational safety of doctors. These activities should be especially aimed at group of medics starting their professional lives.

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Hungary’s population count has been declining since 1981. And if this trend continues, the country will have only 6 million inhabitants by 2070. The Fidesz administration, which has been in power continuously since 2010, has taken decisive steps to act against this trend. The population of Hungary is dropping by 40,097 people annually, which corresponds to the disappearance of a mediumsized city in one year. Hungary was the first country in Europe after the Second World War where the fertility rate fell below the level of simple population replacement, i.e. below 2.1 births per woman. Since the end of the 1980s, the population number has been declining by around 0.15-0.20 percent per year, and today the fertility rate in Hungary is one of the lowest in Europe. The Hungarian age structure will become more and more problematic as the fertile age group of the population continues to shrink. The explanation of these phenomena is the significant emigration of the native population and the complicated immigration policy. The authorities are trying to reverse this trend by introducing many legal and fiscal facilitations to encourage young people to have many children (in 2012, Hungary registered the lowest employment rate among women in the entire European Union). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Demographic projections indicate an inevitable intensification of the population ageing process. This situation causes significant challenges for employers due to the shrinking and ageing of the workforce. Workplace health promotion, adjusted to the needs and expectations of employees in different age groups, is one of the tools of preventing and minimizing the consequences of this demographic process. In Poland there is a lack of research showing employers’ attitudes towards the demographic crisis, health promotion as a way of coping with the implications of ageing or the implementation of health promotion tailored to the specificity of younger and older employees. In addition, there is hardly any information on whether these issues are differentiated by the size and financial situation of enterprises. Therefore, the paper is aimed at filling in these knowledge gaps. Material and Methods A national representative study of 1000 companies employing ≥50 people was conducted (October−November 2017), in a form of standardized computer-assisted personal interviews. Results There is a low awareness of the discussed demographic process (8% of the enterprises surveyed declare experiencing its consequences). Most organizations do not prepare themselves for facing the future challenges of ageing (only one–fifth discuss this topic during management meetings), nor do they respond to the first symptoms of this process (only one–fourth react to the observed consequences of demographic changes, and every second organization tends to finish its cooperation with employees once they attain the retirement age). Although half of the respondents believe in the effectiveness of health promotion in coping with the consequences of the ageing process, in reality the capability of these activities is not harnessed (few companies are interested in the diverse health needs and expectations of employees in different age groups, and in adjusting health promotion activities to these needs and expectations). The size and financial situation do not differentiate many issues analyzed in the study. Conclusions It is necessary to make employers aware of the inevitability of population ageing and its implications for enterprises, shaping their skills in effective preventive/remedial actions (including health promotion) and supporting them in such implementations. Med Pr. 2020;71(1):17–31

Celem opracowania jest określenie zmian relacji między przyrostem naturalnym a saldem migracji w małych miastach na początku XXI w. oraz ocena wpływu tych cech na współczesne procesy starzenia się ludności. Badaniami objęto 670 miast, które w 2017 r. liczyły do 20 tys. mieszkańców. Zidentyfikowano osiem kategorii miast różniących się wielkością i kierunkiem ruchu naturalnego i migracyjnego, w których wskazano zmiany tych cech w latach 2008/2010 2015/2017. Tempo starzenia się ludności w małych miastach określono za pomocą wskaźnika bazującego na punktowych różnicach pomiędzy udziałami ludności młodej i starej. Analizy dotyczyły czterech grup miast: z odmładzającą się strukturą demograficzną (1), z powolnym (2), przeciętnym (3) i z wysokim (4) tempem starzenia się społeczeństwa. Wyniki badań potwierdziły, że proces starzenia się ludności zachodził intensywnie niemal we wszystkich małych miastach w Polsce. Głównym czynnikiem kształtującym potencjał ludnościowy na początku XXI w. był ubytek migracyjny. Nie stwierdzono silnych zależności między przyrostem naturalnym a tempem starzenia się ludności. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A spatial differentiation of the level of demographical senility was illustrated in the study, along with determination of dynamics of the European Union Member States ageing process (EU 27). The research period included years 1996-2016. The measures of demographical senility were used in the static and dynamical aspect. Country grouping due to the level of demographical senility advancement was performed based on statistical measures. A significant differentiation of the demographical senility level and population ageing process in the spatial system were found. The highest degree of demographical senility advancement was observed in the countries of “the old” Union but the greatest dynamics of this process was shown in the case of new Member States, including Poland and Baltic States.

The article offers a multidimensional analysis of the dynamics of population ageing in Poland. To this end, the spatial dynamic shift-share method is used. The data used in the analysis include the number of people aged 65 or over per 1,000 population, based on the criteria of sex and place of residence (urban or rural areas) in 72 Polish subregions in the period from 2003 to 2016. The study analyses the pace of changes in the scale of the phenomenon and identifies structural and local factors underpinning the net effect in specific subregions. In effect, subregions with the greatest pace of change and its underpinning factors are identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article presents some problems for the development of "silver economy", which means an economic activity aimed at meeting the needs arising from the process of demographic aging. It is presented in a general way the main areas and determinants of this phenomenon in the context of the country's economic development, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

This article presents the origins and the impact of demographic and socio-economic factors on the process of demographic ageing of the population of Cuba. The main aim of the study was to show the dynamics and regional differences in population ageing based on the WSD dynamic ageing index, as well as the WSE economic ageing index. It was shown that the ageing process reveals moderate diversity of the investigated phenomenon both in the urban-rural dimension as well as at the regional level. The process of population ageing is progressing throughout the whole country and its fastest pace was recorded in the outermost provinces. However, spatial differences in the ageing process may change fundamentally in the years to come, which will result from internal regulations concerning the mobility of the population, and new business investments. As a result, spatial differences are likely to increase and the spatial image of the ageing process will probably change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides an overview of the scope and main problems related to utilization of medical and social long-term care services in the social assistance sector in Poland. According to the legal regulations medical and social care services can be provided to older dependent people if the family support for a dependent person is found insufficient. However, the number of people receiving care from the social assistance is still relativelly small. Based two qualitiative studies, the article overviews main barriers related to care provision: lack of adequate information on medical, nursing and care services, tensions between health and social sector in provision of care and nursing, negative perception of social assistance and lack of ageing policies at the local level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The main aim of the paper was to analyse determinants of care for elderly parents provided by adult children in Poland. The data were from the first wave of the Polish Generations and Gender Survey (GGS-PL) carried out in 2010 and 2011. The logistic regression model with the dependent binary variable describing the fact of providing care to elderly mother or father has been applied. The obtained results are mostly in line with those described in the literature on this topic. Generally the probability of giving care to elderly parents increases with respondent's age. Women have higher chances of providing care to older mother or father than men do. Persons better educated (with secondary or higher level of education) are characterized by higher probability of caring for elderly parents. Parameters estimates for several variables such as place of residence, living arrangements, employment status and health status were statistically insignificant. As it would have been anticipated health status of a parent significantly increases the probability of providing care to a mother or a father. Moreover, the better the relationship between children and parents, the higher chances of taking care of older parents. In addition, the more respondents agreed with the opinion of responsibility of children for care for elderly parents, the higher the risk of providing an instrumental help by them was. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The majority of countries, including Poland, face a phenomenon of population ageing. Therefore, providing care for elderly persons becomes a crucial challenge for the societies. A decline in the care-giving potential of families and the rapid increase of numbers of seniors create a need for development of institutional assistance for the elderly. The population of seniors is heterogeneous. Thus, there are different reasons for providing public assistance, and different paths of accessing institutional assistance. The aim of the article is to present the family status of seniors, who wait for a place in a residential care, and their non-familial, informal support networks. To achieve this objective we conduct a survey among 221 social workers who assist seniors and their families through the admittance process for residential care in Łódź - a city with advanced ageing (22.3% of people aged 60+). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the diagnosis of trends in health care sector personnel in Poland, particularly physicians and nurses, and projections of the future personnel taking into account population ageing. The article is based on the NEUJOBS project research performed within the European Commission 7th Framework Programme. The analysis and projections use quantitative data: administrative, Eurostat data and GUS survey results. The density of employment of the health personnel per 1000 inhabitants is lower in Poland than in other EU-countries. In the future the demand for the medical personnel will be growing due to the increased needs for health care and ageing. The projections show that shortages of personnel will be faced by hospitals, particularly for specializations related to treatment of chronic diseases, while this is not the case in primary care. The size of the demand for medical personnel will be subjected to increase in technical efficiency of hospitals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Przeglad Socjologiczny is the property of Lodz Scientific Society / Lodzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The aim of this article is to introduce the issue of the living conditions in pensioner households in comparison with other households in Poland. The article begins with a general background on features and statistics of old-age pensioners households. Next, the author discusses following questions related to pensioners' situation in Poland: their income and expenditures in comparison with other social groups, housing conditions, risk of poverty and results of a pension system reform of 1999 on their financial situation. The articles is based on data from Household Budget Survey by Central Statistical Office (GUS) and other scientific research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is devoted to the question of retaining people that reached retirement age on labour market, what is essential for European economies in the light of ongoing demographic changes. This paper begins with an analysis of regulations on retirement age in EU member states. Then, the author examines why the rate of the older population aged 50-64 that are working in Poland is one of the lowest among OECD countries. In the last section the author focuses on various measures directed at enabling senior citizens to continue working, including government programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides an overview of measures taken by governments and other organizations towards senior citizens. This article first provides theoretical introduction, presenting definitions of policy on ageing, policy on elderly people and difference between these notions. In the next section the author introduces various policy tasks undertaken by governments, local governments, international organizations and other institutions towards ageing and elderly people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper covers the issue of demographic changes in European countries and their impact on the state pension systems. This author first discusses the current demographic trends (decreasing fertility, increasing longevity, change of age structure) and their socioeconomic consequences. The next section is intended to address pension reforms adopted in several EU member states (United Kingdom, Italy, France, Sweden, Germany, Hungary), their rationale, aims and agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the family situation and caretaking needs of elderly people in the light of the quantitative research results. The author introduces various aspects of senior citizens family conditions in Poland, including their marital status, generational composition of families and their living situation. The next part of the article is devoted to caretaking needs. As the elderly people need help with their everyday activities, the author discusses the following issues: indicators of caretaking needs, size of the population that requires an assistance, role of family and state institutions in that respect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article covers the issue of the health condition of elderly people and their needs regarding medical care. The author introduces the analysis of the health condition of elderly people in Poland on the basis of statistical data. Next, the following issues concerning senior citizens are described: benefits of physical activity, poverty and its influence on health condition, sick leave absence and its influence on social insurance system, nursing and medical care system, social services. In the conclusion the author gives his forecast on the demand of medical care for elderly people in the context of demographic changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Population ageing in Poland: The author introduces selected aspects of the population ageing processes in Poland. The article addresses the most important demographic trends and figures. First, the author discusses the causes and trends of demographic changes. Subsequently the author gives the forecast of demographic changes in Poland. In the last section the article covers the consequences of the population ageing and the challenges for social and economic policy it causes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Demographic projections indicate an inevitable intensification of the population ageing process. This situation causes significant challenges for employers due to the shrinking and ageing of the workforce. Workplace health promotion, adjusted to the needs and expectations of employees in different age groups, is one of the tools of preventing and minimizing the consequences of this demographic process. In Poland there is a lack of research showing employers' attitudes towards the demographic crisis, health promotion as a way of coping with the implications of ageing or the implementation of health promotion tailored to the specificity of younger and older employees. In addition, there is hardly any information on whether these issues are differentiated by the size and financial situation of enterprises. Therefore, the paper is aimed at filling in these knowledge gaps., Material and Methods: A national representative study of 1000 companies employing ≥50 people was conducted (October-November 2017), in a form of standardized computer-assisted personal interviews., Results: There is a low awareness of the discussed demographic process (8% of the enterprises surveyed declare experiencing its consequences). Most organizations do not prepare themselves for facing the future challenges of ageing (only one-fifth discuss this topic during management meetings), nor do they respond to the first symptoms of this process (only one-fourth react to the observed consequences of demographic changes, and every second organization tends to finish its cooperation with employees once they attain the retirement age). Although half of the respondents believe in the effectiveness of health promotion in coping with the consequences of the ageing process, in reality the capability of these activities is not harnessed (few companies are interested in the diverse health needs and expectations of employees in different age groups, and in adjusting health promotion activities to these needs and expectations). The size and financial situation do not differentiate many issues analyzed in the study., Conclusions: It is necessary to make employers aware of the inevitability of population ageing and its implications for enterprises, shaping their skills in effective preventive/remedial actions (including health promotion) and supporting them in such implementations. Med Pr. 2020;71(1):17-31., (This work is available in Open Access model and licensed under a CC BY-NC 3.0 PL license.)