Department of Health and Children Evaluation of Home Care Packages
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Department of Health and ChildrenDate published:
4 November, 2009Region:
Republic of Ireland Publication type:
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Ireland's ageing population will increase the demand for health services in the coming years
The most recent CSO figures show that currently 11% of the Irish population are over the age of 65 years. The CSO's population forecasts estimate that by 2041, this may have increased to 25% of the population being aged over 65 years1. This change in age profile of the population is predicted to significantly increase the demand for health services
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