Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The growing population of elderly will place additional strains on the healthcare system in terms of treatment for chronic conditions and health maintenance. Housing will be affected as there will be a demand for assisted-living facilities, long-term care, etc. The increasing cost of care for this population will also have financial implications as it places added burdens on lower-income individuals and depletes funding for programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Moral and ethical considerations regarding health care for the elderly will become more significant and challenging.

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