Effects Of Ageing On Society
In many countries such as Japan or Russia, the average age of the population is
becoming older. Most people think this has a negative effect on a society, but it
can also provide some opportunities. In this essay, I will look at some effects of
ageing on a country.
When a population gets older, many roles in the society change. First of all, there
may be fewer young people to take care of older parents or family. This may
cause a breakdown in family relationships. It can also mean that older people
need care in nursing homes. There is also an effect on work. Older workers may
not want to do hard physical work or to work in poorly paid jobs. This may cause
a shortage of workers and the country may have to import foreign workers for
these positions. A third effect is on government spending. Instead of spending
on schools and colleges, healthcare may become a priority to treat diseases such
as cancer, diabetes or heart conditions.
However, not all the effects have to be negative. Although some people claim
that older people do not have new ideas, older employees can be extremely
productive and efficient and this can help companies to succeed. There may be
less crime in the society, since there may be less competition for jobs or other
needs. Some people worry that an older society will be more conservative and
will be focused on the past. However, this could also mean a more
compassionate society which is less focused on material things. Another possible
outcome of an ageing society is that there may be people to take care of young