新版养老服务指南回应民生关切 新增适老化改造服务、科技助老等指标

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly issued the revised "Guidelines for the Construction of the Elderly Care Service Standard System (2025 Edition)", aiming to enhance the quality of elderly care services and establish a standard system that aligns with China's national conditions [1] Group 1: Standardization and Quality Improvement - The revised guidelines are designed to adapt to the rapid development of new business models, technologies, and practices in elderly care, addressing issues such as the lack of standards and unbalanced supply structures [1][3] - The new version optimizes the standard system framework, adding multiple secondary and tertiary indicators, particularly in service provision, to ensure comprehensive coverage of various service scenarios [2][3] Group 2: Health and Safety Focus - New indicators have been introduced, including "elderly-friendly renovation services," "safety management," and "technology assistance for the elderly," to enhance health management and care services [2][4] - The guidelines emphasize the need for standardized practices to improve service quality and ensure the safety of elderly individuals, addressing existing deficiencies in service content and quality requirements [3] Group 3: Support for Elderly-Friendly Society - As of October this year, China has released 262 national standards related to elderly care and accessibility, contributing to a robust standard system that supports the construction of an elderly-friendly society [4] - The standardization of elderly products is also progressing, with 13 national standards published to enhance the quality of products tailored for the elderly, ensuring they meet specific needs [4] Group 4: Future Directions - The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to strengthen collaboration with relevant departments to accelerate the development of essential standards for elderly care, particularly in home and community settings [5] - The implementation of the guidelines is seen as a catalyst for establishing a unified national standard and evaluation system for elderly care services, promoting the coordinated development of the elderly care sector and industry [5]