... aspects of the labour market, the health system and the aged care industry, but it will be accompanied by a wide range of personal, social and economic benefits. 1 The benefits of an ageing ... ratios and the ‘burden’ of supporting an ageing population (Thurow 1996). Given the range of estimates on the impact of the demographic transition upon government budgets, the OECD has canvassed ... 3 The benefits of an ageing population • family and friends, such as the practical and financial help that flows from the old to the young; • the community, such as more volunteer hours and...