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China's Elderly Care Services: State Council Announces New Measures
The State Council outlines plans to expand home-based and community-supported elderly care, including dining, health care, travel, and cleaning aids.
China's State Council has announced new measures to expand elderly care services, focusing on demand-oriented development to improve the quality of life for the aging population. The plan includes support for home-based services and increased supervision of product and service quality.
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Expanding Home-Based and Community-Supported Care
At a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang, officials emphasized that demand-oriented development of elderly care services is key to improving the quality of life for the aging population. The meeting highlighted plans to develop a variety of home-based elderly care services supported by communities.
These services include aids for daily activities such as dining, health care, travel, and cleaning, aiming to support elderly individuals in their own homes and communities.
Encouraging Non-Governmental Participation and Long-Term Care
The State Council also plans to encourage non-governmental institutions to develop tourism, health care, and other services suitable for the consumption preferences of elderly people.
Further, the government will support the development of commercial endowment insurance and establish a long-term care system that integrates insurance, welfare, and aid.
Strengthening Supervision and Protection of Senior Rights
The meeting decided to step up supervision over the quality of products and services intended for elderly people, and to sternly punish violations of senior citizens' rights and interests.
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