Japan has many social problems,and one of the greatest is the rapid increase in the number of old people. We know that more than one io four Japanese will be 65 years of age or older by 2025 and almost one in three by 2050. In 1996,fewer than one person in seven was a senior citizen.
In the past,sons or the wives of sons,and daughters usually cared for their old parents. However,not many young people do this nowadays. It is difficult for young couples to manage even their nuclear families. So taking care of their old parents is too much for them,especially if their parents are physically weak and need constant care and help.
Unfortunately,there are not enough nursing homes for old people and not enough home care workers to provide services for them. Although robots are now being developed to help ole people,those robots are not able to give as good care and attention as home care workers can. On the other hand,many ole people are able to work,and they want to have some kind of role in society,using their talents,skills,knowledge and experience.
As the number of old people is quickly increasing,the Japanese government must take steps to help them lead a safe and comfortable life.
とっても急いでいます！至急訳していただけませんか？(>_<)
