AGING IN PLACE AND ELDERLY CARE ISSUE IN TURKEY
INTERNATIONAL EUROASIA Congress on Scientific Researches and Recent Trends 9, Antalya, Türkiye, 18 Şubat - 20 Mart 2022, ss.476-487, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Antalya
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.476-487
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this study, the issue of ageing-in-place in Turkey is evaluated from a holistic perspective. The general situation of the elderly in Turkey is discussed. The importance of ageing in place in tackling the problems of population ageing and reducing the public burden of elderly care is a concern. In the study, it was concluded that the issue of elderly care in Turkey has become more and more complex. In this context, new health and social care policies are needed.
There are things to be done and steps to maintain ageing-in-place. All common areas, not just residences, must be age-friendly. The features of roads and pavements in the city should be arranged in an age-friendly manner. Local governments should provide social and health support services in many areas should be provided to the elderly by local governments. The prevalence and quality of services such as home care and health care for the elderly should be increased so that the elderly does not need institutional care. National projects on ageing in situ should be developed.