Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some
people
believe that elderly people
should be perceived as problems for the government, while
others have different points of view. In this
essay, I will explain that the benefits of having more old people
overshadow the potential drawbacks.
Looking at the reason why senior citizens provide a more positive impact on societies. Even though most residents opine that old people
need more attention, especially on their physical condition, countries around the world require their experience to face current issues. For instance
, to deal with the COVID-19 virus, many local authorities in Indonesia consult with people
who live up to 50 years old and have traditional medicine prescriptions from their ancestors. As a result
, the number of Covid-19 patients in Indonesia is gradually falling day by day. Hence
, it is undeniable that the experiences of old people
are necessary for human civilization.
Turning to another advantage of having older people
is their skills
. Undeniably, modernization has changed human life, including work opportunities. Without a doubt, many new job vacancies will consider the flexibility skills
that only appeared in young generations, however
, for critical jobs associated with human life such
as medical centres, policymakers, and the top industrial sectors. The maturity and patience among the elderly in facing hard conditions and staying long at work are irreplaceable. Thus
, it cannot be denied that older members' skills
are still essential, particularly in crucial sectors.
To sum up
, although
most people
have argued many problems are caused by the ageing population, their skills
and experiences towards their life in some eras are useful for society.Submitted by musa.nuwa on
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Introduction
Ensure the introduction presents the topic clearly, briefly outlines both sides, and has a clear thesis statement expressing the writer's opinion.
Coherence & Cohesion
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Main Points
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Conclusion
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Examples
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Task Response
Answer all parts of the prompt fully, providing a balanced consideration of both advantages and disadvantages before stating which one prevails.
Answer the 'Problem and Solution' topic
Problem-and-solution essays fall naturally into two parts, the first describing and exploring the problem, the second setting out the solution or solutions.
You essay structure should look something like this:
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – Problems
- Body paragraph 2 – Solutions
- Conclusion
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