Being productive in old age is not only an expectation of society, but also a genuine spiritual need of the elderly. To build an elderly friendly society, it is necessary to further open up channels for the elderly to contribute and help them participate more fully in social development. Ancient poets may not have imagined that the lament of "seventy years of life is rare" may one day be clearly inconsistent with reality. The Statistical Bulletin of China's Health Development in 2023 shows that the average life expectancy in China is 78.6 years. To better understand the significance of the data of 78.6 years old, it is necessary to understand another data: at the beginning of the founding of New China, the average life expectancy was only about 35 years. Although life expectancy per capita is not equal to the actual average age of death of the population, it can reflect the lifestyle, health, and other conditions of the population at a certain time and place from one aspect. Through long-term efforts, China's medical and health system has gradually improved, from rampant epidemics to preventable and controllable diseases, from a shortage of medical supplies to the availability of medical care for the sick. This has built a solid barrier for people's lives and health. Development achievements of data annotation. A more beautiful environment, safer food, and more accessible services... From the age of 35 to 78.6, this steadily rising life expectancy curve records a leap in all aspects of the economy and society, reflecting the original intention of everything for the people. The increase in life expectancy per capita has brought about changes in population structure. As of the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China has exceeded 310 million. When it comes to elderly people, what comes to mind? Is it graying hair, gradually hunched back, or trembling steps? Nowadays, this impression is being rewritten. Jin Hui, a man in his 70s from Qingdao, Shandong, achieved a time of 13.97 seconds in the 100 meter race, which made many young people feel inferior; Wang Pinxian, an octogenarian academician of the CAS Member and professor of Tongji University, rode his bicycle back to the office to continue working after the course ended at 8:40 p.m; On short video platforms, some elderly bloggers share their outfits and showcase their talents, which is eye-catching... The healthy, promising, sunny and confident display of contemporary elderly people breaks some people's "stereotypes". From this, a clear trend can be seen: the elderly's elderly care needs are becoming increasingly diverse and multi-level, requiring both security and happiness in old age. On the one hand, aging has put forward higher requirements for public services, and care for the elderly should be integrated into details. For example, providing simplified "big character" drug instructions, installing elevators in old residential areas, opening elderly friendly canteens at home, and adding more accessible facilities in tourist attractions. Orderly and meticulous aging friendly transformation will bring more happiness and fewer troubles to silver haired life. On the other hand, aging is not only a new challenge, but also brings new opportunities for industrial development. The aging characteristics of China's young population are obvious. The young elderly are more likely to accept new things, and the demand for enjoyment consumption is strong. They are willing to use smart homes to improve the quality of health care, are willing to cultivate diversified cultural and sports interests, and dare to try to pursue the niche journey of "poetry and distance". Accelerating the development of the healthcare industry and the silver haired economy will undoubtedly become a daily routine for more elderly people. From this, it can be seen that strengthening the role of public services as a backup and actively adopting market-oriented approaches to meet diverse needs can help make elderly care more colorful. The old steed crouches in the haystack, with aspirations for a thousand miles. A writer once described his mentality as follows: 'An elderly person never wants to feel like an old person.'. Being productive in old age is not only an expectation of society, but also a genuine spiritual need of the elderly. Silver aged teachers return to the podium, illuminating the life path of children in remote areas; In Shanghai, young elderly volunteers pair up to serve elderly people living alone, prevent risks, and convey care... In various industries, there are still many elderly people who use their residual energy to contribute to others and society, realizing their personal value and expanding their life dimensions. Therefore, in order to build an elderly friendly society, it is necessary to further open up channels for the elderly to contribute and help them participate more fully in social development. For individuals, aging is a journey that everyone must go through. For the country, addressing population aging is a practical issue. Accelerating the development of the elderly care industry and the elderly care sector, cultivating a more positive and friendly social mentality, I believe can help more people reduce the worries of "fearing the arrival of autumn" and increase the optimism of "I say autumn is better than spring", providing a warmer and happier "way of opening up" for elderly life. (New Society)