The Differences of Active Aging and The Recommendations for the Policy Framework of Elderly Care Services: A Case Study of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province

Abstract

The degree of active aging among the middle-aged and elderly groups surveyed in Ganzhou City of Jiangxi Province shows a strong correlation across three dimensions: health, participation, and security, particularly in four factors: psychological health, healthy lifestyle, active contribution to society, and self-care ability. The specific differences are reflected in seven aspects: place of residence, age, pension method, annual household income, number of children, attributes of previous employer, and living companionship. Taking Ganzhou City as an example, the construction of a policy framework for elderly care services should focus on the following: At the top level, the guiding principle should be "people-centered." Based on the analysis of disparities in active aging, strategic policies should be formulated to align with the demand for elderly care services. The mid-level management policy emphasizes the synergy of "delegation, regulation, service, and innovation" within the elderly care service industry. The grassroots implementation focuses on specific support, forming a grassroots support policy that covers the key elements—personnel, finance, materials, information, and technology—required for the elderly care service sector. These policies aim to ensure that the elderly care services are delivered in a stratified, tiered manner, with the industry organized into demand-driven segments.