Aging in the latin america and caribbean: two positions as we are in Paraguay

Abstract

The aging process has become a very challenging process to face and a reality that is gaining more space, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, due to the unprecedented and, perhaps, irreversible demographic transformation. The increase in the elderly is a worldwide trend that influences the economy, development planning, social policies, families, local communities and large cities. As for its implications, it is probably the most important transformation in progress. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund considers that the demographic evolution of the population was underestimated and that the increase in longevity might represent a serious risk to the sustainability of public finances in the future. The problems that affect the elderly population today will have effects on the rest of society, especially in a scarcity of resources scenario. The organizations that deal with the issue, as well as organized civil society, consider that without sufficient provisions, when issues related to aging become visible, it is essential that the needs and interests of this social group and its solutions lead to the building a society for all.