Policies for the elderly at social assistance facilities in the context of population aging in Vietnam
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59394/JSM.49Keywords:
Elderly, population aging, older population, social policies, social assistance, VietnamAbstract
Abstract: Population aging is a global issue, and Vietnam is one of the countries experiencing a rapid aging rate. Increased life expectancy reflects socio-economic and healthcare development advancements, indicating better care for individuals. However, it also poses challenges to the country's social welfare. In this context, the Government has issued social policies to support the elderly. This article describes the current state of population aging in Vietnam, highlights some issues, and proposes recommendations for social policies aimed at the elderly in social assistance facilities.
References
Anh, L. H. T. Q., Mai, T. T. H., & Tam, N. M. (2020). Common health issues and healthcare needs of the elderly in Hue City. Hue Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 10(1), April 2020, pp. 51.
Anh, N. (2024). Creating jobs for the elderly in the context of population aging. Retrieved from https://nhandan.vn/tao-viec-lam-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi- trong-boi-canh-gia-hoa-dan-so-post806594.html.
Binh, N. T. (2023). Rapid population ageing in Vietnam and policy recommendations. Retrieved from https://nhandan.vn/gia-hoa-dan- so-nhanh-o-viet-nam-va-khuyen-nghi-chinh-sach -post756305.html.
General Statistics Office. (2019). 2019 Population and Housing Census. Statistical Publishing House.
General Statistics Office & UNFPA. (2021). Elderly people in Vietnam: Analysis from the 2021 Population Change and Family Planning Survey. Retrieved from https://vietnam.unfpa.org/ sites/default/files/pub- pdf/nguoi_cao_tuoi_vn_report_18.3.pdf .
Hanh, N. Q. (2016). Migration and development: Vietnamese migrant labor in Thailand. Journal of Research and Development, No. 6 (132), pp. 71, 72.
Hoa, N. T. M., & Tuan, H. A. (2021). Population ageing and trends of population ageing in Vietnam. Journal of Science - Van Hien University, No. 7/2021, pp. 83-85.
Khanh, M. (2023). Efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality rates. Retrieved from https://dangcongsan.vn/cham-soc-va-nang-cao- suc-khoe-nhan-dan-trong-tinh-hinh-moi/no-luc- giam-ti-le-tu-vong-me-va-tu-vong-tre-em- 648366.html.
Linh, T. K. (2019). Population ageing in Vietnam and issues raised. Central Vietnamese Review of Social Sciences, No. 5/2019, pp. 15-16.
Ministry of Finance. (2011). Circular No. 127/2011/TT-BTC dated September 9, 2011, regulating the fees for visiting cultural, historical relics, museums, and scenery spots for the elderly.
Ministry of Health. (2015). International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) 2015: Population ageing due to improved quality of life. Retrieved from https://moh.gov.vn/chuong-trinh-muc-tieu- quoc-gia/-/asset_publisher/7ng11fEWgASC/conte nt/ngay-quoc-te-nguoi-cao-tuoi-idop-2015-gia- hoa-dan-so-do-nang-cao-chat-luong-cuoc-song?i nheritRedirect=false.
National Assembly. (2009). Law on the Elderly.
Quang, T. T., & Khoi, T. T. (2024). Population ageing worldwide today - Some insights and policy implications for Vietnam. Retrieved from https://www.tapchicongsan.org.vn/ web/guest/van_hoa_xa_hoi/-/2018/923502/gia- hoa-dan-so-tren-the-gioi-hien-nay----mot-so-goi- mo%2C-ham-y-chinh-sach-cho-viet-nam.aspx.
Tien, D. N. T., Hoa, H. Q., & Long, G. T. (2023). Factors influencing the use of healthcare services by elderly individuals in Vietnam. Journal of Economics and Development, No. 316/2023, pp. 13-23.
Thuan, P. (2022). The life of elderly individuals in Can Tho City in the context of population ageing. Vietnam Social Sciences Review, No. 3/2022, pp. 14.
Tuan, N. D. (2023). Access to healthcare services for the elderly in Vietnam in the context of population ageing. Vietnam Social Sciences Review, No. 12/2023, pp. 5-13.
Vinh, N. D. (2017). Fertility rates in the context of population ageing and sustainable development goals in Vietnam. Vietnam Journal of Sociology, No. 3 (139), pp. 52.
Vietnam Social Security. (2023). The Vietnam Social Security achieves many positive results, ensuring the rights of participants. Retrieved from https://baohiemxahoi.gov.vn /tintuc/Pages/hoat-dong-he-thong-bao-hiem-xa- hoi.aspx?ItemID=21639&CateID=0.
