Running Head: AGING POPULATION 1 AGING POPULATION 2 Aging Population November 20, 2017 Currently, the issue of aging population and its social effects has become one of the most discussed topics across the globe. The world is shifting to an aging population where most developed nations are having more individuals at the age of 65 and over. Besides, an aging population can be defined as population structure with the elderly individuals occupying a larger bracket at the top (Dall et al., 2013). Several studies have indicated that the rate of aging population is increasing rapidly than ever in the human history pointing out reduced fertility rates as the primary cause. For instance, in the United States, the aging population comprises of about 46 million (15%), and this number is expected to rise to 98 million (24%) by 2060 (Ortman et al., 2014). In the Philippines, the aging population had accelerated from 4.6 million in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2010. Moreover, the issue of aging population is not only a concern of the developed nations but, developing countries as well. Additionally, aging population come along with various social implications that would require redress since these individuals need to be taken care of and treated in unique ways. This paper aims to compare and contrast the issue of the aging population by looking at two different nations, one developed and the other developing. Q.I In this study, two nations will be selected; Germany as a developed nation and Philippines as a developing country. Q.II The bracket of older people keeps on increasing gradually and is projected to be more in years to come. For instance, in the Philippines which is a developing nation, the aging population had accelerated from 4.6 million in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2010. Currently, Philippines has a total population about 103.3 million people constituting approximately 1.39% of the world's population (Wieser et al., 2015). However, the number of aging population in the Philippines continues to increase. This can be demonstrated in the aging workforce in the Philippines’ labor market. Additionally, this figure is expected to grow in the future where the Philippines population will comprise of older people that the young ones. Similarly, in Germany with a total population of about 82 million people, its aging bracket is also increasing each year. Several studies have pointed out that the aging population of Germany is expanding rapidly than any other nation which requires immediate concern. It is projected to rise to about 60 million people by 2050. Besides, the aging population of these countries results in significant economic, social and political implications. As such, s ...

1. Running Head: AGING POPULATION
1
AGING POPULATION
2
Aging Population
November 20, 2017
Currently, the issue of aging population and its social effects
has become one of the most discussed topics across the globe.
The world is shifting to an aging population where most
developed nations are having more individuals at the age of 65
and over. Besides, an aging population can be defined as
population structure with the elderly individuals occupying a
larger bracket at the top (Dall et al., 2013). Several studies have
indicated that the rate of aging population is increasing rapidly
than ever in the human history pointing out reduced fertility
rates as the primary cause. For instance, in the United States,
the aging population comprises of about 46 million (15%), and
this number is expected to rise to 98 million (24%) by 2060
(Ortman et al., 2014). In the Philippines, the aging population
had accelerated from 4.6 million in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2010.
Moreover, the issue of aging population is not only a concern of
the developed nations but, developing countries as well.
Additionally, aging population come along with various social
implications that would require redress since these individuals
need to be taken care of and treated in unique ways. This paper
aims to compare and contrast the issue of the aging population
by looking at two different nations, one developed and the other
developing.
Q.I
In this study, two nations will be selected; Germany as a

2. developed nation and Philippines as a developing country.
Q.II
The bracket of older people keeps on increasing gradually and
is projected to be more in years to come. For instance, in the
Philippines which is a developing nation, the aging population
had accelerated from 4.6 million in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2010.
Currently, Philippines has a total population about 103.3
million people constituting approximately 1.39% of the world's
population (Wieser et al., 2015). However, the number of aging
population in the Philippines continues to increase. This can be
demonstrated in the aging workforce in the Philippines’ labor
market. Additionally, this figure is expected to grow in the
future where the Philippines population will comprise of older
people that the young ones.
Similarly, in Germany with a total population of about 82
million people, its aging bracket is also increasing each year.
Several studies have pointed out that the aging population of
Germany is expanding rapidly than any other nation which
requires immediate concern. It is projected to rise to about 60
million people by 2050. Besides, the aging population of these
countries results in significant economic, social and political
implications. As such, several steps have been put in place to
contain the issue of aging population.
Q.III
A. Both Germany and the Philippines are facing the same aging
social issue.
1.
In the Philippines, older people are treated in special ways
through the enactment and implementation of various policies.
Particular programs have been established to take care of the
elderly. For instance, the National Policy of Older People, The
Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (2011-2016),
Health and care, Older People’s Associations, and Social

3. pension are intended to respond to the social needs of the
elderly (Kim et al., 2014). Similar to the United States
approach, these programs are funded and regulated by the
government. There are also particular eligibility requirements to
be a beneficiary of the programs. However, in the U.S the
program focused on helping the older people are implemented
efficiently through various state organs compared to how it is
carried out in the Philippines. Also, the U.S. federal government
provides relatively adequate funds to support the program than
in the Philippines.
Moreover, in Germany, older people are also treated in special
ways through various policies and programs such as elderly care
needs. There are also other financial support that is meant to
raise the well-being of the elderly individuals. Besides, just like
in the United States, the support programs are financed and
regulated by the government through various state organs. In
addition, these services are offered after passing through the
eligibility criteria (Schulz et al., 2013). Also, these programs
cover a large group of the elderly population as in the United
States. However, the treatment of the elderly in the U.S is given
much considering compared with Germany. The beneficiaries
are provided with the services as well as monitored to ensure
that their effectiveness.
2.
The issue of aging population has been taken seriously by both
Philippines and Germany due to the significant consequences
that this problem presents. They have put up various
mechanisms to contain the aging issue.
3.
As stated above, they have put various policies and treatment
programs that are working efficiently regarding the response on
this particular issue.

4. 4.
Besides, I think the policies enacted in the Philippines could
also work in the United States. For instance, the Older People’s
Associations could efficiently work in the U.S because it will
ensure that the elderly people form associations where they can
air out their issues. As such, it would be easier for the
government to respond to them. The most important thing is
making sure that the elderly receive better treatment that
improves their lives and not the approach. In conclusion, aging
population keeps on increasing across the globe which calls for
appropriate strategies to respond to economic, political, and
social problems that come along with this issue.
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5. A LA CARTE OPTION: FINAL PROJECT
Positional Letter
Recall: S o ciety ge ner al l y deci des whic h pr o ble ms ar e
most ser ious an d what sho ul d be
done thr o ug h deb ate. D ebates gener a lly n ot based o n fa
cts but base d upo n peo ple’s
opin ions and life ex per i ences. Yo ur fin al pr oje c t is to wr
ite a one p age positio n letter that
pr ovides f actu al i nfor m ation t o sway a n or ga ni zatio n to
pr omote your ‘best solut ion’ fr om
your midter m pr oject .
Goal: To objectivel y promote your issue with factual
information in order to
educate others and gain advoca cy support from others. The
letter should be
written in order to sway support of your best solution with
FACTUAL information .
You need to use accu rate facts, cite your s ources in a concise
fo rmat.
Writing Your Position Paper
Your position paper must represent only One Issue
1. Identify an organization, agency or indiv idual in a position
of power that you
want to take on your issue.
2. Introduce your issue and your position of the issue.
3. Present facts that support the reasons why the issue needs to

6. be addressed
4. Summarize the facts of your argument and present your
solution.
5. Detail a call to action -action or activitie s that could be or
can be taken to
implement your solution.
Formatting:
page
equates to between
200-375 words.
Times N ew Roman .
individuals that you
should have identified who might support to your ‘best’
solution. This
inform ation s houl d not be included in the 200-375 word
count.
referenced resource
listing of where the facts in your paper ca me from. This i
nform ation s houl d
not be included in the 200-375 word count
POSITIONAL FORMATTING EXAMPLE:
NOTE: The words in parentheses & XXX have been added for
instructional purposes and should NOT
appear on your position paper.

7. (Date)
(Identified potential support Organizations, Agencies and
Individuals)
(Actual Individual within the Organization or Agency)
(Actual Mailing Address)
(Introduction of self and position)
I am, XXXX and I propose XXXXX.
(Facts, statistics supporting why your issue needs to be
addressed)
The reason that this issue needs to be addressed XXXXXXXX
(Summary of the facts and your solution)
As shown XXXXXXXXXXX. We must start XXXXXXX.
Solution
to this problem
XXXXXXX. It can be accomplished XXXXXX.
(Action that can be taken to implement your solution)

8. I urge you to {attend, write, participate, adopt practices}
XXXXX
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your Mailing Address)
(Your email information)

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POSITIONAL FORMATTING EXAMPLE:Works Cited