Mohd Tohit Nor Faiza, Haque Mainul
Department of Community Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Karnavati Scientific Research Center (KSRC), School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 9;16(7):e64121. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64121. eCollection 2024 Jul.
The global demographic landscape is experiencing a monumental shift as populations age, driven by advances in healthcare and declining birth rates. This transition underscores the need to prepare the younger generation to navigate and contribute effectively to an aging society. This manuscript comprehensively reviews strategies to equip younger generations with the requisite knowledge, skills, and empathy to support an aging population. This study identifies critical challenges and opportunities in fostering intergenerational solidarity and understanding through an extensive analysis of existing literature and innovative educational programs. The review highlights the importance of early education, community engagement, and policy interventions in bridging the generational divide. Additionally, it explores the role of technology and digital media in facilitating awareness and empathy among young people. Key findings suggest that incorporating aging-related content into educational curricula, promoting volunteerism, and implementing supportive policies can significantly enhance the younger generation's readiness to support an aging society. The manuscript concludes with recommendations for future research and practical steps for educators, policymakers, and community leaders to foster a more inclusive and age-friendly environment. By preparing the younger generation today, we can build a more cohesive and supportive society for tomorrow.
随着医疗保健的进步和出生率的下降，全球人口结构正经历着巨大的转变，人口老龄化趋势明显。这种转变凸显了让年轻一代做好准备，以便在老龄化社会中有效应对并做出贡献的必要性。本论文全面回顾了一些策略，旨在让年轻一代具备必要的知识、技能和同理心，以支持老龄人口。本研究通过对现有文献和创新教育项目的广泛分析，确定了在促进代际团结和理解方面的关键挑战和机遇。该综述强调了早期教育、社区参与和政策干预在弥合代际差距方面的重要性。此外，它还探讨了技术和数字媒体在提高年轻人的意识和同理心方面所起的作用。主要研究结果表明，将与老龄化相关的内容纳入教育课程、推广志愿服务以及实施支持性政策，能够显著提高年轻一代为老龄化社会提供支持的准备程度。论文最后针对未来研究提出了建议，并为教育工作者、政策制定者和社区领袖提供了切实可行的步骤，以营造一个更具包容性和对老年人友好的环境。通过今天为年轻一代做好准备，我们能够为明天构建一个更具凝聚力和支持性的社会。
