Over time, our country has grown to more than 200 million people over the age of 60, and this number will continue to increase over the next decade. When our post-50s and post-60s reach the age of 70 or 80, they will face many physical health challenges. So, now is the time to start preparing in advance.
First, as we age, many people will face the challenge of the death of a loved one. Whether it is the post-60s or post-50s, when they reach the age of seventy or eighty, most parents will pass away, and their wives may also leave one after another. This means that there will be more pressure and challenges in personal life. A 68-year-old classmate once mentioned that his parents have passed away for many years, and now only his wife is by his side. However, my wife's health is not ideal, she suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes, and it is worrying that she may pass away in a few years. This experience of losing a loved one in a row is terrifying. Although birth, old age, sickness and death are natural laws, when a loved one passes away, we can only go with the flow and face the changes in life.
Secondly, the filial piety of children has also become an issue of great concern. Many children may not be able to care for their elderly parents due to limitations in their energy and abilities. Most of the post-50s and post-60s generations are only children, and taking care of the lives of four elderly people will be a huge challenge for children who have entered middle age. A friend once said that he only has one son and has tried his best not to cause trouble for his son, but he is worried that ten years later, when he and his wife are both seriously ill, even if his son is very filial, he will not be able to take care of four elderly people at the same time. Some children may even dislike their elderly parents and simply want to be able to send them to a nursing home. Therefore, single-child families need to be well prepared in advance, although we want to live a safe and sound old age, but in the face of physical discomfort, filial piety of children sometimes does not solve all problems.
Finally, the lack of an economic base is also an important challenge in old age. As we age, so does the need for healthcare. Without adequate financial support, seniors will struggle to afford medical bills. A neighbor once complained that his pension was only 2,000 yuan, which was simply not enough to meet the needs of daily life, let alone save money for future medical expenses. Therefore, if you are sick and cannot seek medical attention in time, the life of the elderly will become more difficult. Therefore, we must start to accumulate a certain economic foundation at a young age to prepare for our later life, so that we can make our later life more stable and comfortable.
To sum up, as the aging population intensifies, we must be aware of the challenges that may be faced in old age and take corresponding measures to prepare in advance. Whether it is facing the death of a loved one, the filial piety of children or the issue of financial support, we need to be prepared. Only in this way can we enjoy a better and happier life in our old age.