Old age is not just a biological state but also a social concept. What was considered ‘old’ thirty years ago is a normal life span today and dying at a great age in Bangladesh might be a tragically young death in Japan. Governments want us to work longer but employers often want young recruits. Read about some of these issues in this article (820 words).
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