To meet the needs of its ageing population, China will offer more in subsidies for new care facilities and expand existing networks to accommodate children and the elderly.
As China’s population continues its steady decline, experts have offered several suggestions for how to arrest the slide – but nearly all agree a cautious and systematic approach carries the best chances for success.
China’s population is expected to age dramatically as birth rates drop and the labour force shrinks. Who will care for the elderly in a far greyer future – and what happens when carers, already on the older side, become seniors themselves?
China, one of the world’s fastest ageing countries, has added questions for people aged 60 and above to a survey about population changes and the labour force, including their ability to use a smartphone.
Number of citizens aged over 60 in China is expected to expand by an average of 10 million per year over the next decade, adding to concerns over the state pension fund, elderly care facilities and medical services.