决胜“十四五” 打好收官战丨深化养老服务改革，推动实现老有所养老有所为

Core Viewpoint - The deepening of elderly care service reform is a pressing requirement for implementing a national strategy to actively respond to population aging, significantly impacting people's well-being and social stability [1] Group 1: Service Development and Infrastructure - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," a profound transformation benefiting millions of elderly people has been steadily advancing, focusing on institutional innovation, service implementation, resource expansion, and structural optimization [1] - As of the end of 2023, approximately 86,000 elderly meal assistance points have been established nationwide, with annual meal assistance services reaching 11.96 million person-times [3][4] - By the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China is expected to exceed 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population, emphasizing the importance of developing home and community elderly care services [3][4] Group 2: Support for Vulnerable Groups - In August 2023, a subsidy coupon was issued in Qingdao for elderly individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, covering 40% of their personal out-of-pocket expenses for elderly care services [5][6] - The long-term care insurance system, initiated in 2016, has seen over 180 million people insured by the end of last year, with nursing beds in elderly care institutions accounting for 65.7% [6] Group 3: Rural Elderly Care Services - The government has emphasized the development of rural elderly care services, with plans to establish a three-tiered elderly care service network at the county, township, and village levels [7][8] - Central financial support of 296 million yuan has been allocated to 59 regions to innovate county-level elderly care service systems, improving overall rural elderly care service levels [8] Group 4: Empowering the Elderly - The initiative to support elderly individuals in continuing to contribute to society is highlighted, with policies aimed at enhancing their social participation and self-worth [9] - The "Silver Age Action" program has seen over 7 million elderly volunteers participating in various aid projects, benefiting over 400 million people since its inception in 2003 [9] Group 5: Quality of Elderly Education and Cultural Services - By the end of 2024, the national elderly education public service platform is expected to offer 441,000 course resources, providing learning support services to 170 million person-times [10] - Policies have been introduced to enhance elderly reading initiatives and improve the accessibility of tourism services for the elderly, leading to a more efficient supply of educational and cultural services [10]