Globally, the healthcare sector has been improving significantly; as a result, people’s life expectancy is longer than in the past. Some people argue that longer life expectancy negatively affects the government system, while others believe that the eldery people contribute to society effectively. Senior citizens have great wisdom, which helps the younger generation to improve their knowledge; However, to look after the elderly, governments need a lot of money to maintain the healthcare sector. In spite of these drawbacks, this essay will argue that the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.