First, there is a lack of aged care services.
With the increase of the elderly population, the demand for old-age services has also increased accordingly. However, at present, the supply of old-age services is insufficient, which leads to the imbalance between supply and demand.
Insufficient beds in nursing homes, shortage of nursing staff and insufficient number of day care centers have hindered the elderly from receiving high-quality care and care. It has become an urgent problem to increase the investment in old-age facilities and talents and improve the old-age service system.
Second, the gap between pension and pension.
With the increase of the elderly population, the pressure of pension and pension payment will also increase. The pension system in many regions and countries faces great challenges in ensuring sustainability and adequate payment capacity.
On the one hand, the insufficient accumulation of pension funds leads to the fact that pension expenditure cannot cover the actual needs of the elderly. On the other hand, factors such as the reduction of labor force and the slowdown of economic growth also affect the growth and sustainability of pensions.
Third, medical and health issues.
With the aging of the population, the demand for medical services and health care for the elderly has also increased significantly. Older people are more prone to chronic diseases and various diseases, and need more frequent medical and drug treatment. However, it is difficult and expensive for the elderly to see a doctor, and the distribution of medical resources is uneven, so the social medical security for the elderly needs to be strengthened urgently.
Fourth, family relations and social isolation.
With the increase of the elderly population, family relationships and social networks will also be affected. In modern society, family relations have become more concentrated, and children may leave their hometown and move to work or live in other places, resulting in the isolation of the elderly.
At the same time, the social circle of the elderly may shrink, and their sense of social isolation tends to increase after losing contact with work and friends. In this case, the mental health of the elderly may be challenged. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to strengthen the care and construction of the elderly in the community and provide various social activities and services.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) protects the rights and interests of the elderly.
With the increase of the proportion of the elderly population, the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly is particularly important. Because the elderly may face special difficulties in legal, economic and social participation, they are more likely to be the targets of all kinds of fraud and exploitation. Protecting the property safety of the elderly and safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests have become new challenges that society, relevant institutions and the government must face and solve.