粤东西北老人占全省60%，只享32%长者饭堂？广东直面养老两大难题

Core Insights - The report highlights two major challenges in elderly care services in Guangdong, specifically in meal assistance and workforce development [5][22]. Group 1: Elderly Meal Assistance Services - The elderly population aged 60 and above in Guangdong is 17.89 million, accounting for 17.46% of the total population, and is expected to exceed 20% by 2030 [3][4]. - The elderly population in the eastern and northern regions of Guangdong accounts for 60% of the total elderly population, but the number of senior meal service centers (long-term meal halls) in these areas only represents 32% of the total [6][7]. - Since 2025, nearly 100 senior meal halls have ceased operations due to low meal volumes, insufficient funding, and poor management, indicating a need for transformation and consolidation [8][9]. - There are issues with the quality of operations in some meal halls, including poor site selection and inadequate safety protocols [10]. Group 2: Workforce Development in Elderly Care - There is a significant imbalance in the supply and demand for elderly care personnel, with a high turnover rate and low professional recognition among caregivers [12][13]. - The province has over 1 million elderly individuals with disabilities, leading to a substantial shortfall in the required number of caregivers based on national standards [14][15]. - The training system for caregivers is inadequate, with a low certification rate of only 13% among caregivers [18][21]. - The report outlines plans to enhance the training and support for caregivers, including collaboration with educational institutions and the implementation of incentive policies [28][30].