終身學習體系
All around the world, populations are getting older.
全球各地的人口都在老化。
Although this can be seen as a positive effect of ongoing global advancements in healthcare and technology, worldwide aging is now presenting new challenges for governments, societies and economies.
儘管這可以被視為全球醫療保健和技術不斷進步的正面影響，但全球高齡化現在為政府、社會和經濟帶來了新的挑戰。
positive (adj.)正面的、正向的positive attitude 正向的態度negative (adj.)負面的ongoing (adj.)正在進行的present (v.)造成、導致
As the number of elderly individuals increases, there is a greater need for social support programs that provide long-term care, protection, and job-related policies.
隨著老年人口的增加，更需要提供長期照護、保障和就業政策等社會援助計畫。
individual (n.)個人、個體
These programs can contribute to a country’s “social stability” and economic success by meeting the needs of its aging population.
這些計畫可以透過滿足老年人口的需求，促進國家的「社會穩定」和經濟繁榮。
contribute (v.)貢獻stability (n.)穩定meet (v.)滿足
According to the World Bank, viewing senior citizens as individuals with differing needs is the key to informing policies to support and care for them.
世界銀行指出，將老年人視為具有不同需求的個體是促進援助和照護政策的關鍵。
view (v.)看待senior (adj.)年長的the key to 關鍵在～inform (v.)影響
Addressing issues such as social isolation, elder abuse and ageism is essential to promoting seniors’ health and independence.
要促進老年人的健康和獨立，必須解決社交孤立、虐待老人和年齡歧視等問題。
address (v.)正視、處理、解決ageism (n.)年齡歧視= age discriminationsexism (n.)性別歧視
Many countries, including the US, have formal and informal programs that offer social services such as personal care, in-home assistance, transportation and legal aid.
在美國等許多國家都有提供個人照護、居家照護協助、交通和法律援助等社會服務的正式和非正式計畫。
formal (adj.)正式的informal (adj.)非正式的legal (adj.)法律的、合法的legal advice 法律建議
These programs aim to support aging populations.
這些計畫都是為了支持高齡人口。
In relation to employment, the World Bank also notes that support for aging individuals can help maintain or improve their economic well-being.
就業方面而言，世界銀行還指出，援助年長者可以維持或改善其經濟福祉。
in relation to sth. 關於employ (v.)雇用、聘用employee (n.)員工employer (n.)雇主employment (n.)受僱、就業
Through the proper development of training and education programs, senior citizens are able to have access to “systems of lifelong learning,” which can enhance their productivity and boost their participation rate in the workforce.
透過適當發展培訓和教育計畫，老年人可以接觸到「終身學習體系」，提升他們的生產力，並增加其在勞動力市場中的參與率。
have access to 有辦法取得……、有使用……的權利enhance (v.)提升boost (v.)提高、提升boost sales 提高銷售量boost confidence 提高自信心
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor, for instance, offers training and re-employment services for elderly workers in order to help support their continued employment or reentry into the workplace later in life.
例如，台灣的勞動部為高齡勞工提供培訓和再就業服務，以協助他們在晚年繼續就業或重新進入職場。
ministry (n.)部minister (n.)部長
By implementing policies and programs like these, many governments are working to promote and support the independence, health and social worth of their aging populations.
通過實施此類政策和計畫，許多政府正在努力促進和支持其高齡人口的獨立、健康和社會價值。
implement (v.)實施、開始執行worth (n.)價值