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 populations.

Nowadays among the richest countries in the world can be observed that the population is living longer than before.

However

this

situation for the vast majority can be seen as a positive development, it is causing a variety of problems in the modern world. In

this

essay, I will expose some of the main issues caused by the increased average life expectancy and suggest some solutions that can reduce the negative impact. Back in the past, people used to live an average of 50

years

due to a lack of knowledge about diseases and treatment, long working hours, and an unhealthy lifestyle. The big developments in healthcare, technology, and socialwalfe have had an important impact on our

years

of life over the

last

few decades.

However

,

this

advancement has brought into our society negative effects

such

as a pension system crisis. One of the biggest problems is that the system that our states are using nowadays was designed for a society that does not exist anymore, it was based on the principle that humans just live for some decades, not for humans who can live until their 80s.

Consequently

, the pensions have to be paid longer leading to an economic crash. One possible solution to

this

would be to increase the age to retire, we should work more

years

to be able to retire. Another issue to be considered is regarding family, old people do not always live their

last

years

with good health conditions. The vast majority suffer from a lot of diseases

such

as diabetes and obesity and require support from their family members.

Although

families usually help their elders during

this

hard and difficult time, a lot of them finish their

last

years

without any assistance. One immediate practical solution is to implement effective initiatives to support the vulnerable

for instance

creating public nursing homes with health workers and organizing communities groups to visit the elders who live on their own. In conclusion, even though the increase in average life expectancy in wealthy countries is a positive development, it is causing some crises in different aspects. Individuals and governments should find solutions to tackle these problems.