Migrations of elderly people in the world and in Poland
Migrations of elderly people in the world and in Poland
Author(s): Sławomir Pytel, Wioletta Kamińska, Iwona Kiniorska, Patryk BrambertSubject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Migration Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: pensioners; migrations of seniors; directions of migrations of seniors; causes of migration of seniors
Summary/Abstract: Migrations of seniors in the 21st century accurately reflect the socio-demographic changes in developed countries. Their intensity increases in various parts of the world. In Europe, pensioners from the north move to the region of the Mediterranean Sea. Seniors from the United States and Canada are attracted to the countries of Central and South America. The goal of this study is to identify the trends in foreign migrations of seniors in selected countries of the world, with special regard to the migration of Polish pensioners. The study shows that contemporary seniors can afford to purchase property abroad and the driving forces for the migration movement include: warm climate, beautiful landscape, and a healthier and slower pace of living at the final destination. However, when it comes to Polish pensioners, the main reason for their migrations is their attempt to improve their economic conditions.
Journal: European Spatial Research and Policy
- Issue Year: 27/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 155-170
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English