Population forecasters have predicted that the proportion of people in the UK aged 65 and above will rise significantly in coming decades. This shift in demographics will put increasing pressure on the NHS and providers of social care. However, older people do not rely only on care provided by...

Demographic change implies an increasing demand for elderly care and a lower labor force potential at the same time. Training unemployed workers in care occupations might mitigate this problem. This study analyzes the effectiveness of subsidized training in elderly care professions for the...