Measures unveiled to foster elderly well-being
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China has released a guideline for measures to further implement its national strategy to address population aging and boost the sense of fulfillment, and safety among the elderly.
The guideline, jointly issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, outlines a range of measures to meet the needs of the elderly in a coordinated manner while tackling the issue of population aging via joint efforts from the Party, government and society.
China will improve elderly care services at home and through communities, according to the guideline.
Government-funded institutions for public and accessible elderly care services will prioritize certain groups, including incapacitated elderly individuals with financial difficulties, senior citizens with disabilities, and those who have made contributions to society.
A list-based system for basic elderly care will be set up, and a comprehensive senior citizen capability appraisal system, which is recognized across departments nationwide, will be built by the end of 2022.
China will also expand the coverage of old-age insurance and move faster to improve the unified management of enterprise workers鈥 basic old-age pensions at the national level, the document said.
Efforts should be made to improve the health care system for the elderly, the document stated, noting the importance of efforts to better shield elderly people from chronic diseases through early monitoring and intervention, focusing on oral health and dementia, etc.
Health care facilities such as geriatric centers and rehabilitation hospitals for seniors will also be strengthened.
To better meet the demand of incapacitated elderly people, the guideline proposes developing 鈥淚nternet plus nursing services,鈥 advancing trials of the long-term care insurance scheme, and promoting the integration of medical resources with elderly care services.
To increase the level of social participation among the elderly, the guideline also sets out measures to boost the supply of education resources, raise the quality of cultural and sporting services for the elderly, and fully tap their potential by providing flexible employment, training and volunteering opportunities.
Regarding the construction of an elderly-friendly society, the guideline specifies efforts to protect seniors鈥 legal rights and incorporate the supply of barrier-free facilities into renovation projects.
Efforts should be made to grow the 鈥済rey hair economy,鈥 and support the development of industries tailored to fit the food, medical, and insurance needs of the elderly.
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