发展银发经济，守护稳稳幸福（人民时评）

Group 1 - The core of the silver economy includes "for the elderly economy," "preparation for the elderly economy," and "utilizing the elderly economy," which helps to better explore the potential of the silver economy [1][2] - By 2050, the market size for the consumption of the elderly population aged 60 and above in China is expected to exceed 100 trillion yuan [1] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the development of the silver economy and the active utilization of elderly human resources, providing direction for industrial innovation and market development [1] Group 2 - The silver economy must focus on "age-appropriate" services, enhancing the rights and interests of the elderly, and ensuring their sense of gain, happiness, and security [2] - There is a significant demand for elderly care workers, with a reported need for 6 million positions, while only 500,000 are currently filled, highlighting a skills gap in the workforce [2] - The development of the silver economy requires a deep integration of industry and education to attract more talent and address the challenges in the elderly care sector [2] Group 3 - The elderly are vulnerable to commercial fraud and misleading consumption, facing challenges such as high-priced health products and deceptive investment schemes [3] - Establishing protective measures, such as "green channels" for consumer rights and consumer warning lists, is essential to maintain market order and consumer confidence [3] - A collaborative effort is needed to create a "Protect the Elderly Alliance" to ensure the well-being of the elderly and promote a thriving silver economy [3]