In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.

It is clear in industrialized nations that people are living longer than ever before.

Although

there will undoubtedly be some negative

consequenses

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

consequences

consequence

of

this

trend, solutions can be taken to mitigate potential problems. There are some a number of problems related to

this

trend. The main issue is there would obviously be more people of retirement age who will be eligible to receive a pension.

the

Suggestion

The

proportion of working adults would be smaller, the government would

therefore

receive less

money

in taxes. Another problem is a rise in the demand of healthcare,

this

would mean that more

money

would need to be allocated to health care

for ageing population

Suggestion

for an ageing population

.

Finally

, there would be a decrease in population growth as young worker could be at home to look after elderly relatives, which could prevent them from having a family of their own.

However

, there are several actions to solve these problems mentioned above.

Firstly

, It is necessary for governments to increase the retirement age of working adults, perhaps from 65 to 70, if people work longer, they would pay more

money

in taxes, decreasing government’s cost for pension.

Secondly

, governments should encourage immigration from other countries, the more people immigrate,

the more working

Suggestion

more working

most working

adults work and the more taxes would be paid for.

Finally

,

money

from national budget should need to

taken

Suggestion

take

from other areas and only spent on vital

healthcares

the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession

healthcare

, accommodation and transport facilities for the rising numbers of older citizens. In conclusion, various measures can be implemented to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as the populations of countries grow older.