Population aging creates economic, fiscal, and social risks. The older population will demand more health and social services. Their provision will require significant labor market capacity and impose additional economic and personnel burdens on public systems as well as on the "sandwich generation" of younger individuals. Finding effective solutions to the challenges associated with population aging will be crucial for maintaining economic competitiveness and social cohesion.

This project contributes to addressing socially relevant issues related to population aging through research.

The project has three specific research objectives:

To quantify the impact of population aging on the health and social systems.

To identify ways and factors that help reduce the burden on public systems by:
(a) increasing the efficiency of healthcare delivery, and
(b) decreasing the need for healthcare services among the population over 50 by identifying social and environmental factors that determine healthy aging.

To identify ways and factors that enhance the employment and employability of older individuals, based on an analysis of:
(a) labor supply responses and savings behavior in reaction to pension reforms, and
(b) the determinants and consequences of changes in cognitive abilities among older adults, which will be crucial for their productivity in an era of rapid technological advancements.

Sustainable Development Goals

Masaryk University is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to improve the conditions and quality of life on our planet by 2030.