Being humanistic toward an ageing society

The phenomenon of an ageing society has been studied in scholarly literature and this field of study is known as gerontology.

Gerontology studies the physical, mental, social and societal aspects of aging and the consequences of these factors. However, the study of gerontology is influenced by societal sentiments about older people that are complex, inconsistent and frequently misunderstood, ranging from altruism to hostility.