长沙市推动银发经济高质量发展座谈会举行

Core Viewpoint - The development of the silver economy is a crucial approach to address the challenges of an aging population, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and fostering new economic growth drivers [1] Group 1: Demographics and Market Potential - Changsha has a resident population aged 60 and above of 1.7772 million, accounting for 16.7% of the total population, while those aged 65 and above number 1.1902 million, making up 11.2% [1] - The demand for elderly care services, health services, and cultural activities is continuously increasing, indicating a broad market potential for the silver economy [1] Group 2: Industry Development and Challenges - The current elderly care industry in Changsha is beginning to take shape, but there are still shortcomings in industrial development, effective supply, and innovation [1] - Experts and representatives from various sectors discussed the trends, supporting factors, and current gaps in the development of the silver economy, providing suggestions for improvement [1] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - The Deputy Mayor emphasized the importance of recognizing the opportunities presented by national strategies and market dividends, urging a commitment to the development of elderly care services and the silver economy [1] - There is a call for collaborative efforts to address existing deficiencies and to strategically plan the development of the elderly care industry, leveraging the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" as an opportunity [1]