The increase in the number of older Americans has created a growing demand for nursing homes, health care, continuing education, and more. This is as a result of the changes in the<u> sociocultural factors</u> of the environment.
Explanation:
Sociocultural factors of the environment lead to a lot of ageing problems resulting in greater demand for all old-age needs like shelter, healthcare, finance, social security, social activities, family needs, emotional and moral strength etc.
A number of sociocultural factors like customs, practices, beliefs, lifestyles, values, aesthetics, education, religion everything affects the ageing process and its problems.
Depression, negligence, loneliness, helplessness, chronic medical illnesses and conditions, homelessness, lack of financial support, social deprivation, all increases the demands of the elderly people. A supportive society that is inclusive to all socio-cultural backgrounds and a supportive family that can support its elders will reduce these demands.
