You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

The

health

care

system has enhanced over a couple of decades. With the new advancements, life expectancy

also

increases. A new challenge for

society

is to take

care

of

elders

.

This

essay will discuss the challenges,

society

will face dealing with the rise in numbers of senior citizens.

Firstly

, the evolution of

health

facilities

in the 21st century has enhanced the medical system. The main factor contributing to the success of

health

care

is the advanced technologies and extensive research in the field of pharmacy. It not only increased the average life span of

people

but

also

found the treatment of incurable diseases. As the average life

age

is increased, there emerges the need for

facilities

and amenities for the

elders

.

For instance

, there is a lack of

facilities

for

people

above the

age

of 60. Crucial amenities

such

as wheelchair access, old

age

homes, laws for their ease,

care

homes namely. In my knowledge, there are various building norms that suggest ease of movement by providing ramps and elevators,

Also

during the town planning, various amenities are planned in the master plan for

elders

.

However

, it is rarely executed.

Secondly

, The change in the scenario due to the advanced

health

facilities

, the major focus shifted towards the development

for

Change preposition

of

show examples

elders

.

People

in old

age

are as sensitive as a child.

Moreover

, they

also

require special

care

. A few alterations in the laws can resolve

this

issue.

For example

, Creating safe roads and safe environments, fast emergency service access, public spaces can be designed for old

age

people

where they can socialize with

people

of the same

age

, regular

health

checkups and laws for their ease should be made. To summarise, It is the duty of

society

to provide various beneficial resources to the senior citizens as they are

also

an important part of the

society

.