截至 2024年底，我国60周岁及以上老年人口已达3.1亿，占总人口的22.0%。随着高龄、空巢、失 能老年群体规模持续扩大，其照护需求也朝着多元化、专业化、品质化方向快速升级。然而，与之形 成鲜明反差的是，我国养老服务人才队伍正面临总量不足、专业能力有待提升、社会认同感不高、职 业吸引力不足等现实挑战，这成为制约行业发展的关键瓶颈。 如何让养老服务成为受人尊敬的职业，让人才有满满的获得感和荣誉感？这需要政策引导、社会参 与、公益助力、媒体发声，凝聚起全方位的支持合力。近年来，从中央到地方，一系列法规政策接连 出台，为养老服务人才队伍建设提供保障。同时，越来越多的社会力量和公益资源开始向该领域倾 斜，围绕养老人才增能、提升职业形象等方面开展了诸多有益探索。 自 2022年起，北京泰康溢彩公益基金会联合民政部社会福利中心、中国社会报社，共同发起并持续 深化"溢起守护"公益行动（以下简称"溢起守护"），致力挖掘一批优秀养老服务人才，全方位展示 他们敬老助老、爱岗敬业、精益求精、无私奉献的职业精神和高尚品格。2025年，为进一步强化服 务效能，"溢起守护"行动进行项目升级，携手中国社会福利基金会，并于12月17日泰 ...

Core Insights - The report highlights two major challenges in elderly care services in Guangdong, specifically in meal assistance and workforce development [5][22]. Group 1: Elderly Meal Assistance Services - The elderly population aged 60 and above in Guangdong is 17.89 million, accounting for 17.46% of the total population, and is expected to exceed 20% by 2030 [3][4]. - The elderly population in the eastern and northern regions of Guangdong accounts for 60% of the total elderly population, but the number of senior meal service centers (long-term meal halls) in these areas only represents 32% of the total [6][7]. - Since 2025, nearly 100 senior meal halls have ceased operations due to low meal volumes, insufficient funding, and poor management, indicating a need for transformation and consolidation [8][9]. - There are issues with the quality of operations in some meal halls, including poor site selection and inadequate safety protocols [10]. Group 2: Workforce Development in Elderly Care - There is a significant imbalance in the supply and demand for elderly care personnel, with a high turnover rate and low professional recognition among caregivers [12][13]. - The province has over 1 million elderly individuals with disabilities, leading to a substantial shortfall in the required number of caregivers based on national standards [14][15]. - The training system for caregivers is inadequate, with a low certification rate of only 13% among caregivers [18][21]. - The report outlines plans to enhance the training and support for caregivers, including collaboration with educational institutions and the implementation of incentive policies [28][30].

Core Viewpoint - The aging care industry is experiencing a significant talent gap, with a current shortage of 5.5 million caregivers, and the demand for caregivers is projected to reach over 30 million by 2050, highlighting the need for increased recruitment and improved working conditions in the sector [5][6]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The aging care workforce is gradually becoming younger, with a notable increase in the number of workers from the "90s" and "00s" generations, which is beneficial for enhancing the professionalism of the industry [3][4]. - As of the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China is expected to reach 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population, leading to a surge in demand for caregiving services [4][5]. Group 2: Challenges in Recruitment - The primary reasons for the significant talent gap in the aging care sector include low salary levels relative to the high physical demands of the job, societal biases against caregiving roles, and a lack of clear career advancement opportunities [5][6]. - The current workforce primarily consists of women aged 40-55, indicating a need for a more balanced age distribution to meet the evolving demands of elderly care [4][5]. Group 3: Strategies for Improvement - To attract more young professionals into the aging care industry, it is essential to enhance salary packages, establish a standardized and professional career development framework, and improve training programs in vocational schools [6][7]. - Recent government initiatives aim to improve the recognition and professional standards of caregivers, including the establishment of a new eight-level vocational skill ranking system for aging care workers [6][7]. Group 4: Economic Considerations - The development of the aging care industry is closely linked to the purchasing power and willingness of the elderly population to invest in care services, which can be supported by recent increases in pensions and government policies aimed at boosting the silver economy [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the first municipal-level elderly care skills master workstation in the province aims to enhance the training and skill development of elderly care professionals, addressing practical needs in elderly rehabilitation and care [1][2]. Group 1: Workstation Overview - The workstation is led by Bai Yuxin, a skilled nurse with notable achievements in national and provincial elderly care competitions, and focuses on the transmission of elderly care skills, problem-solving, and technical exchanges [1]. - Approximately 70% of patients at the Baoshihua Hospital Rehabilitation Center are elderly, highlighting the need for integrated elderly care services within clinical settings [1]. Group 2: Training and Development - The workstation has officially launched its skills training and problem-solving rooms, aiming to cultivate high-skilled elderly care talents through mentorship and technical challenges [2]. - Training programs cover over 60 topics, including suction care, wheelchair transfer, and emergency handling of choking incidents, and involve a diverse group of participants, including nurses, caregivers, and family members of patients [2].