An important issue that is currently facing the world community is aging due to the increasing number of older people. Various countries in the world have experienced significant growth in the number of older people within their population. This has had a great impact on labor and financial markets while also affecting the demand for products and services. The issue is also threatening to upset existing family structures and intergenerational ties. Aging exposes a human being to significant health risks because of a weaker immune system. Countries that have large immigration flows tend to have a low number of older persons since many immigrants are of younger working ages (United Nations, 2019). Migration leaves the countries in which people are moving with a significant number of older people. The increased concern about ageing has led to the organization of various conferences seeking to come up with a solution for the issue. This is aimed at ensuring that older people do not suffer from the negative consequences associated with the ageing process.
One of the ways how the United States can work with other countries in addressing the ageing issue is by engaging in collaborative research and development activities. The US can work together with other nations to carry out scientific and medical research related to aging. This will enable professionals to identify innovative solutions needed to deal with age-related health problems (Runde et al., 2021). The United States should also consider teaching other nations across the world its most effective strategies for dealing with the aging population. In this case, the US can educate other countries on what is needed to provide quality care to older persons and strategies to use in fostering age-friendly societies.
Reference
Runde, D. F., Sandin, L., & Kohan, A. (2021). Addressing an aging population through digital transformation in the western hemisphere. CSIS. Web.
United Nations. (2019). Ageing. United Nations. Web.
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