Developing a model for collaborative care for the elderly.

(PLVN) - At the Conference on Connecting and Developing Elderly Care Models held in Hanoi on May 23, many experts proposed multi-sectoral linkage solutions to adapt to this trend.

Professor Nguyen Xuan Yem, Director of the Institute of Non-Traditional Security, School of Management and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, stated that Vietnam currently has approximately 17 million elderly people. This group possesses significant experience and knowledge, but also poses an urgent need for healthcare, social security, and the promotion of their role in socio-economic development.

According to Mr. Yem, caring for the elderly is no longer a matter of mere welfare but is directly linked to the goal of ensuring human security. Along with healthcare, perfecting mechanisms to enable elderly professionals to continue participating in consulting, management, and contributing to society is also a strategic requirement.

One of the key focuses of the Conference was building a model of collaboration between schools, research institutes, businesses, and the community. Professor Hoang Dinh Phi, Rector of the School of Management and Business, argued that multidisciplinary connections would help bridge the gap between research and practical application. Scientific results in healthcare , nursing, management, and technology could quickly be transformed into suitable products, services, and care models.

According to this approach, older adult care should be viewed as a comprehensive ecosystem, encompassing human resource training, nursing, rehabilitation, health counseling, and mental health support.

From practical experience, many opinions suggest that the needs of the elderly are becoming increasingly diverse, requiring a more flexible care model. Mr. Nguyen Van Thiet, a member of the Thang Long Club's Steering Committee, proposed expanding the forms of healthcare and living support at home, especially for elderly people who are living alone or have limited mobility.

From an economic and policy perspective, Dr. Nguyen Minh Phong believes that Vietnam needs to proactively prepare early before entering the aging population phase. The model of collaboration between training institutions, healthcare facilities, and businesses not only contributes to solving the problem of elderly care but also creates a foundation for sustainable social development. Given the increasingly rapid rate of population aging, building a collaborative model for elderly care is no longer solely the responsibility of the healthcare or social security sectors.

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