As global life expectancy increases and birth rates decline, societies worldwide are experiencing a demographic shift toward older populations. According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 65 and above is projected to double by 2050. While this aging population is a sign of medical and technological advancement, it also brings forth significant societal challenges, especially in intergenerational gaps. These gaps reflect not just age differences, but diverging values, expectations, and priorities between the older and younger generations.

Understanding the Aging Population

An aging population refers to a society in which a growing proportion of its members are elderly. This trend is particularly noticeable in countries like Japan, Italy, and Germany, where the fertility rate has dropped below the replacement level and healthcare systems have extended lifespans.

Implications include:

• Economic pressure on pension systems and healthcare infrastructure.
• Labor shortages, as fewer young people are available to replace retiring workers.
• Changing consumption........
  

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