Scottish Government

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Contents

Chapter 1.0: Introduction - A Changing Population
Chapter 2.0: Preparing for an Ageing Population: Future Challenges for Government, the Public Sector and Public Services
Chapter 3.0: Improving Opportunities and Removing Barriers
Chapter 4.0: Forging Links Between the Generations
Chapter 5.0: Improving and Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Older People in Scotland
Chapter 6.0: Care, Support, Safety and Protection
Chapter 7.0: The Right Infrastructure - Housing, Planning and Transport
Chapter 8.0: Offering Learning Opportunities Throughout Life
Chapter 9.0: Conclusion - The Next 20 Years
Annex A: Some Significant Future Trends for Scotland
Annex B: Priority Areas for Executive Action to Improve Health in Scotland
Annex C: The Members of the External Advisory Group
Bibliography

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR USE OF IMAGES
The Scottish Executive would like to thank all those who provided images to be used in this document: Citizens Advice Scotland; Communities Scotland; Community Service Volunteers - Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme; The Dementia Services Development Centre - University of Stirling; Dumfries and Galloway Council; The Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary; The Elderly Accommodation Council; First Group plc; The Food Train; The Forestry Commission ; The National Health Service Scotland; The Scottish Executive Health Department; South Lanarkshire Rural Partnership 2000-2006 - Leader + Programme; Transport Scotland - Concessionary Travel and Integrated Ticketing Unit.