新华鲜报·“十四五”发展亮点丨老有所为！超5000万“银龄”志愿者放光彩

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of the elderly as a valuable asset to the country and the need to actively develop their resources and promote the "silver economy" [1] - By September 2025, the "Silver Age Action" project aims to mobilize 53.58 million elderly volunteers, contributing a total of 1.64 billion hours of service, highlighting the active role of the elderly in society [1] - Approximately 70% of elderly individuals support the idea of contributing to social development, indicating a strong willingness to engage in community activities [1] Group 2 - Policies have been implemented to enhance elderly participation in political, economic, cultural, and social life, which helps meet their basic needs and allows them to realize their self-worth [3] - By the end of 2024, the national elderly education public service platform is expected to provide learning support services to 170 million people, reflecting significant growth in elderly education and cultural initiatives [3] - The "silver digital divide" is gradually narrowing, with 2,990 elderly-friendly communities established and over 3,000 commonly used internet platforms and applications for the elderly being improved [3] Group 3 - The "silver economy" shows great potential due to the increasing diverse, differentiated, and personalized needs of the elderly, prompting support for the development of related products and services [4] - The Ministry of Civil Affairs plans to continuously improve institutional guarantees to support the elderly in realizing their self-worth and maintaining active participation in society [4]