Aging and Getting Old (Level 2)

Written by Saurav
Description: An article about aging (i.e. getting old)

Instructions: Read the sentences below and answer the questions or fill in the spaces.

Aging is the name for the changes that a human body goes through as it gets older.
When people age their physical, mental and social being also changes.
When we age our capacity to learn new skills diminishes.
When we age our wisdom increases.
When there are aged people in a country there will also be a high demand for healthcare.
Retirement is a common stage that an elderly person goes through.
In retirement many people stop working.
Religion has been one of the main factors that helps old people to cope with life.
Old people need social support from the younger generation.
Emotional experience improves with age.