In many advanced Western countries, a comprehensive system for caring for the elderly is already in place. As well as pensions and free health care, many kinds of care and residential institutions are available to old people.
在許多歐美先進國家，對老人的照顧已有完善的規劃，老人除了享有年金、免費醫療外，各類照顧、安養機構也一應俱全。