But long before they get to that point, growing Numbers of old people will become less able to look after themselves and need more care.

但远在走到生命终点之前，就有日益增多的老人渐渐无法照顾自己，需要更多关爱。

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Beyond a certain point, the old will need younger people to look after them – although technology is likely to provide some help in advanced countries such as the UK.

除这点之外，老人仍需要年青人照顾,尽管先进国家如英国在技术上可对老人提供某些帮助。 20世纪之后，大多数发达国家人的平均寿命已经有了很大的提高（30年以上）。

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The old people can look after their grandchildren, which may to some degree release the pressure of the young.

老年人可以照看他们的孙辈，这也会在一定程度上减轻年轻人的压力。

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Nationwide, more than half the people who look after older relatives at home are over 60 years old, and about 85% of them are women.

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