in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?

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In many countries, the population of elder
people
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is more than before. Some
people
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claim that it creates problems for governments but other
people
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against
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that opinion and argue that
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beneficial for our society. Some
people
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say that
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the ageing
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population can cause problems. Because
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elders are so old and they need a lot of attention. Not only can they be sick very soon , but
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it is necessary for them to have
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private nurse to look after them and be available
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every
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day.
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they have been paying
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for many years,
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it
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a lot for the government in their
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years of life.
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, some
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think that older
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also
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have benefits.
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, they are the
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who have a lot of experience in their job, society and so on. So, they can be a wonderful tutor for the
youngesters
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youngsters
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society. They can advise their grandchild
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how to communicate or how to perform and act in job interviews. Meanwhile, they can be employed in the companies to control the new
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work,
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. In conclusion, the growth of
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the elder
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elder
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elderly
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population
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both advantages and disadvantages. They are likely to have health problems and the need
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constant help for living and
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they are experienced enough to advise
people
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and
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guide
them to the correct line of the life road.
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, they can be a good source of inspiration for young
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during their lifespan.
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