How is the treatment of the old in the Community the same or different from the way the elderly are treated in our society and does the treatment of elderly people show something about society?

The elderly in the community are treated with respect and care. It seems that the old are released before illness sets in.

In modern society, the elderly are not cared for as a unit. Many elderly have nowhere to go, and no one to care for them. Nursing homes are expensive. Also, we do not euthanize our elderly because they become infirm..... we try to make sure they get the care they need.

Care of the elderly definitely reflects on society as a whole. It is our job to respect the elderly and look out for them. If people can't look out for their neighbors, society isn't doing its job.