Core Viewpoint - The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has elevated the response to population aging as a national strategy, with the Tibet Autonomous Region government committed to implementing national policies and integrating elderly care into key regional initiatives [1] Policy and Funding Support - The Tibet Autonomous Region has designed policies and allocated funds to support elderly care, with a focus on improving social security and pension services. By 2025, the region will fully implement a personal pension system, with 539,200 accounts opened and total contributions of 161 million yuan. The basic pension for urban residents will increase by 30 yuan to 295 yuan per month, double the national standard, benefiting 318,200 people [1] - The region has also addressed the shortage of elderly care professionals by providing training for 318 individuals, with 979 obtaining skill certificates, and has established a health and social care program in vocational schools with 176 students enrolled [1] Basic Living Security - By 2025, the urban minimum living guarantee will cover 19,600 individuals, including 3,000 elderly people, with an average monthly standard of 1,027 yuan, an increase of 8.4% from the previous year. In rural areas, 146,800 individuals will receive a minimum living guarantee, including 17,700 elderly people, with an average monthly standard of 482.5 yuan, also reflecting an 8.4% increase [2] - A total of 55,000 elderly individuals will benefit from various subsidies, including over 35,000 receiving high-age allowances and nearly 10,000 receiving care subsidies [2] Quality of Service Supply - The region is increasing investment in health services for the elderly, with 11.2 million yuan allocated for the construction of geriatric and rehabilitation departments in Tibetan medical institutions. By 2025, 62% of secondary and higher-level hospitals will have established geriatric medicine departments, and health check fees for seniors over 65 will rise to 136 yuan annually [3] - Hospitals are implementing senior-friendly measures, such as reserving 20% of appointment slots for elderly patients and providing priority services [3] Infrastructure Development - By 2025, Tibet will have built 80 centralized care centers for the elderly, covering all counties, with 5,825 elderly individuals receiving care. The total number of elderly care beds will exceed 12,000, with 55% being nursing beds. Additionally, 65 day care centers and 195 rural happiness homes will be established [4] - Investments of 5.63 million yuan will create 183 elderly meal assistance points, and 1.144 million yuan will be allocated for the centralized care of economically disadvantaged elderly individuals [4] Collaborative Efforts for an Age-Friendly Society - The region is initiating community construction projects and renovating old urban neighborhoods to enhance living conditions for the elderly. By 2025, one complete community pilot project will be launched, and 31 old urban neighborhoods will be renovated, benefiting 4,830 households [5] - The development of the silver economy is being promoted, with 18 technology innovation needs identified in the elderly care sector and financial institutions encouraged to develop age-appropriate savings and insurance products [6] - Legal protections for the elderly are being strengthened, with 45 cases of elder abuse handled by the prosecution and various legal services provided to seniors [6] Future Directions - The Tibet Autonomous Region will continue to implement the national strategy for addressing population aging, focusing on social security, elderly care services, health support, the silver economy, and the construction of an age-friendly society to enhance the quality of life for the elderly [6]
西藏2025年老龄事业数据发布,60岁以上人口占比8.52%
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-14 01:03