Importance of education for old people?

As I see it, the question implies at least two contexts for the Word "importance." Education can be socially important, that is, important to society, or it can be personally important - important to the pupil himself. The social importance of education is obviously to prepare an individual to live well in society, by means of giving them knowledge about the world around them, as well as (in some cases) about himself. This brings about the question of what role the elderly play in society. Assuming the definition of the Word "elderly" to include the quality of being retired, or at least no longer materially productive, an elderly person contributes to society as a voter and as a consumer. In order to ensure that the elderly remain capable in these aspects, they must be able to make good decisions regarding who and what to vote for and how to protect their financial health. In the context of personal importance, it is a common trait in human nature to require a sense of personal progression and improvement in order to maintain happiness and satisfaction with one's life. It may be helpful then, to provide elderly persons, who no longer contribute significantly to society in a productive sense, with education to fill this requirement.

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