I think technology can increase the quality of life for old people in the future. What is not fun about being old is not being able to take care of yourself. A revolution in beds, walkers, wheelchairs and so on, could make life a lot better. If technology could assist someone with dementia in being changed, or help them be able to wash. These are the things that would help on a level that would free up caregivers and caretakers to spend their time on socializing and improving patients lives in other ways.
I've always wanted to work with old people because nobody else seems to want. Society doesn't give a shit about old people. They're done. Fuck em. Put em in the back and watch them die slowly. That's how we treat our old folks, and maybe it cannot be helped. We look to our young and trust them carry us into the future.
I think the reasons why many people are scared of working with old people is with things related to changing them, washing them, changing their diapers. These things are humiliating for all parties involved and a technological revolution of tech that can give old people decency would be highly appreciated.
It doubles as helping people who are disabled as well, but we're all going to be old and shit our pants. It's in all our interests to make life better- If not for others, then at least for ourselves.
I don't like the idea that being old should be depressing. It should be relaxing, reflecting and enjoyable. It should be seen as the stage in your life where you can do things you couldn't when you worked most of your life and your days.