People are living longer. Some people think that it causes big problems. Others, however, think the aging population has many advantages for business, government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People in

this

modern world are having a longer life expectancy, which opens questions as to whether

this

is advantageous or disadvantageous to society.

This

essay will discuss both sides of

this

argument and give my opinion at the end of the essay On the one hand, an ageing population increases pension costs and competition for jobs. An increase in the proportion of the elderly in the population puts greater pressure on the pension system as it will be harder to finance their retirement.

This

results in the growing burden on the Government.

On the other hand

, the main advantage of people living longer is that there will be more volunteers in social work. The elderly in many countries contribute free labour to

community

Suggestion

the community

and government projects after retirement because they are usually financially comfortable and find pleasure in giving back to their communities and countries.

Furthermore

, elderly people are a traditional knowledge museum. They can help pass on traditions and ways of life to younger generations, which is particularly advantageous in countries like Vietnam, where cultural values are becoming less and less significant to young people. In my view, it is true that there are several problems associated with an ageing population;

however

, those problems only do a little damage to the development of society. I personally think when people live longer, society as a whole will be able to reap greater benefits.