新闻1+1丨老年人口超500万，北京构建怎样的养老服务体系？

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Beijing's elderly population has surpassed 5 million, reaching 5.14 million, which constitutes 23.5% of the resident population, indicating a significant demographic shift and the need for a robust response to aging [2][3] - The elderly population in Beijing is characterized by a large absolute number, a high proportion living in urban areas, and a continuous increase in the number of elderly individuals with disabilities or dementia, posing serious challenges to the existing elderly care services [3][4] Group 2 - 99% of elderly individuals prefer home-based care, prompting the government to innovate community-based elderly care services since 2022, establishing a three-tier service system to enhance supply [4] - The focus on the "old elderly" group, those aged 80 and above, is crucial as they represent a significant demand for elderly care services, necessitating targeted support in areas such as home care, meal assistance, and medical services [5][6] - A total of 33,000 home care beds have been established to meet the home care needs of the elderly, along with training programs for family caregivers to improve their caregiving skills [5] - The city has set up 2,666 meal assistance points, covering nearly 90% of urban and rural communities, effectively addressing the meal needs of the elderly [6] - Community health service centers are signing family doctor agreements with elderly individuals, providing tailored services such as home health checks and guidance to better meet their medical needs [6]