Age should in no way prevent or hinder a person from getting a job and indeed the benefits of age should be recognized and rewarded. Many older persons are now covered by both public and private pension schemes which protect them from poverty, particularly in the more developed economies. The worldwide growth of such schemes is related to the industrialization of economies, to urbanization, and the loosening of traditional family bonds. These pension programs represent a collective approach to the sharing of resources between people of working age and those who have retired from the labor force. These efforts help preserve the network of social support provided by families.
Strong families represent an important societal asset.
WHO recommends efforts to preserve the viability of the older population by investing in this significant societal resource. Investing in the older population includes the following. WHO, of course. See related articles in the AgeVenture archives. So it should come as no surprise that you won't find many of'em in hospitals either.