“十四五”期间中国特色养老服务体系加速构建

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has made significant progress in developing elderly care services during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, focusing on improving the quality of life for the aging population and establishing a comprehensive elderly care system [1][2][3] Group 1: Achievements in Elderly Care Services - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," 2.24 million households of elderly individuals with special difficulties received home modifications for aging [1] - A total of 500 demonstration community elderly care service networks and 2,990 elderly-friendly communities have been established, with 86,000 elderly meal service points serving over 3 million elderly individuals daily [1] - By the end of 2024, the number of elderly care institutions and facilities is expected to reach 406,000, with a total of 7.993 million beds, and the proportion of nursing beds has increased from 48% in 2020 to 65.7% [1] Group 2: Financial Support and Welfare - Various subsidies, including high-age allowances and care subsidies for economically disadvantaged and disabled elderly individuals, benefit 49.45 million elderly people, enhancing their welfare [1][2] - The average life expectancy in China has reached 79 years, an increase of 1.07 years since 2020, with the elderly population (60 years and above) reaching 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population [2] Group 3: Legal Rights and Social Participation - The Ministry of Civil Affairs has strengthened legal services to protect the rights of the elderly, addressing issues in consumption, tourism, education, and financial sectors that affect their rights [2] - As of September 2023, there are 53.58 million registered elderly volunteers in the national volunteer service system, contributing a total of 1.64 billion service hours, indicating the growing social impact of elderly volunteer services [2] Group 4: Promotion of Elderly-Friendly Society - The Ministry of Civil Affairs is actively promoting an elderly-friendly society through various activities, including the annual "Respect for the Elderly Month," achieving county-level coverage [2][3] - A total of 2,990 demonstration elderly-friendly communities have been created by the end of 2024, reflecting the commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the elderly [2]