It is a fact that in a lot of countries, people get older every year. Therefore more old people exist in today’s society. In this essay, I will explore some of the drawbacks as well as the positive sides this has on our society. Lastly, I will give my own opinion which coincides more with the negative aspects of having more elderly adults living on this earth.
As a first point, we have to consider that old people are costly. They get – on a more or less regular basis – sick and need to go to the doctor. This results in higher healthcare costs and fewer open spots for younger people who need medical assistance. For example, If a teenager needs an operation most likely they will give favor to an elderly customer first because their stage of the disease could be more advanced or more pressing.
On the other hand, we also need to look at the positive effect older people have on their families. If there are grandchildren the grandparents can spend a considerable amount of time looking after them, so no daycare needs to be paid. For instance, a grandparent can give a baby more attention and pass on the knowledge they acquired throughout their life to a teenager.
All in all, the existence of an increasing number of seniors has both good and bad impacts on societal living. While senior residents of this earth place more healthcare costs than any other generation they also spend valuable time with their grandchildren and serve future generations. In my view, it is clear that the presented disadvantages outweigh the advantages.