In most of the western world, the older generations are made to live in assisted living facilities where there are nurses to constantly look after them. The fact that they are also surrounded by other elderly folks also helps make them feel comfortable, as they are amongst people who know what they are going through. However, the funding of these accommodations is something of a great debate, because some feel the government should pay for this, whilst others believe it should be the families who make the payment. On the other hand, I feel that both parties should be involved in funding this equally. My reasoning will be substantiated in the course of this essay.