An ageing population is a world-wide problem. Many countries are looking for ways to give the old better care.
Some developed countries don't have enough care workers for the old. To solve the problem, Caring Robots have been made in Japan and are playing parts in looking after the old. With development in science, it's possible for both the young and the old to enjoy life.
Culture also works in its way to care for the old. In China, people share the idea that the old are keepers of wisdom(智慧) and young people should look up to them and take care of them. It is helpful for the old to live together with the young with such idea.
Many old people hope to live independently(独立地) and freely. In Sweden, most of the old live in their own houses and enjoy living by themselves. Old people worked hard and did a lot for the country when they were young. Naturally, they can live the way as they like and get better homecare services to keep healthy.
To improve independent living, Singapore is building more friendly communities(社区) for the old. People doing different jobs like policemen, shopkeepers and students are trained to help the old. They help with the housework such as cooking and cleaning. In this way, old people can stay at home, not in a nursing center.
A society that allows the old to live well is what we are looking for. In our search for the best solution for a fast-increasing ageing population, let us keep in mind that we have to work together as there is no one- size-fits-all solution.
