In many of the industrialized countries, the population is aging. That is, the
average age of the population is older than it was twenty years ago. This fact has
encouraged many businesses to develop products and services for older customers. in
the medical industry, for example, new medicines and technologies are being
developed especially for the health problems of older people. The tourist industry also
offers services for the elderly, including special transportation and health services, and
trips organized for groups of And finally, there are many different kinds
of products designed for the needs of the elderly. These include everythinig from shoes and shampoos to magazines and furniture.