Young for the elderly – awareness and actions of young people for a better life of the elderly
Young for the elderly – awareness and actions of young people for a better life of the elderly

Author(s): Adrijana FURJAN
Subject(s): Public Administration, Labor relations, Health and medicine and law, Gerontology, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Fondacija Boris Divković
Keywords: Young and elderly; retirees; pensions; shortage of caregivers;
Summary/Abstract: The fast technological improvements, sustainable growth and development of the world economy have led to what has become a fundamental determinant of the modern, hectic way of life, known as the lifestyle of the 21st century. In such context, people’s expectations are increasing, and they are always seeking for the new opportunities; however, many are often failing to take a break from every day’s haste and stress. Young people often do not have time for their private and business obligations, and thus for activism and caring for society. Scientist in technical and architectural sciences, Mr. sc. Marina Šimunić, finds that only 5% of young people are socially engaged in the Republic of Croatia. This research finds the main reason for such a low interest in social activities and lack of initiative for changes is the fact that youth accept their community as it is. Decreased involvement of young people in social actions has becoming more evident in Croatia especially, when an average of 30,000 young people a year have migrated in the period from 2015 to 2020.

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