According to the latest standards of the World Health Organization, the population age is divided into the following four stages:

1, young people: 18-44 years old.

2. Middle-aged: 45-59 years old.

3. The elderly: 60-74 years old.

4. Long-lived elderly: 75 years old and above.

As soon as this standard came out, it immediately triggered a heated discussion in society. Some people think this standard is too strict, while others think it is reasonable. However, this standard reminds us to pay attention to the needs and rights of the elderly.

In our country, in the traditional concept, 60 years old is the elderly. But with the passage of time, people's ideas are also changing. Many people over the age of 60 still maintain a good physical and mental state, actively participate in social activities and become "young" elderly people.

However, there are also some young people who have premature physical and psychological aging due to heavy life pressure and bad living habits. Therefore, it is obviously inappropriate to divide the elderly and young people simply by age.

Living conditions of the elderly:

Low-income elderly people often face the challenge of economic difficulties and lack of resources, which has a great impact on their living conditions. First of all, low-income elderly people may not be able to pay high medical expenses, resulting in their low medical level.

They may have to endure diseases because they can't afford drugs and medical care, which further affects their health. In addition, low-income elderly people also face challenges in terms of pensions. Because of their limited income, they may not be able to enjoy enough pensions and benefits, which may lead to their inability to meet basic living needs.

While high-income elderly people enjoy better living conditions and higher social status. They have more resources to pay for high-quality medical care, so their health is usually better.

However, there are still some common challenges between the high-income elderly and the low-income elderly. Social isolation is an important problem for both high-income and low-income elderly people. As they get older, the elderly may lose their relatives and friends, which will narrow their social circle.

In addition, health problems are also challenges faced by the elderly. Whether it is high-income or low-income elderly people, age-related diseases and disabilities may lead to a decline in their quality of life.