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National policy on older persons
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
national policy statement
strengthen the legitimate place of old people in society. |
allow them to live their last years with peace, dignity, purpose |
similar to "quality of life" principle in Old Americans Act in USA |
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guiding principles of NPOP
Affirmative action plan for elderly, especially for females (triple neglect: gender, old age, widowhood) |
empowerment, active and productive participation and involvement of old people |
Age integrated society, building of care-giving capacity |
partnership of individuals, families and communities with the govt. |
client-oriented and user-friendly services for the aged |
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" life cycle as a continuum"
views 60+ age as an integral part of life cycle |
productive aging- philosophical keystone of NPOP |
financial security
better return on provident fund |
expansion of pension coverage under strong regulatory authority |
tax relief from medical deductions |
income generation after retirement |
long term saving instruments |
rights of elders to be supported by their children |
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healthcare and housing and education
long term management of illness at home |
10% urban and rural low income housing for elders |
information and continuing education |
heavily subsidized for poor elders |
ground floor apartments |
education material to strengthen intergenerational bonds |
primary health care services, special counters for elders at hospitals |
community based amenity needs |
outreach programmes in schools to interact with elders |
medical professionals to be trained in geriatric care |
group housing of older persons |
welfare fund for elders |
NGOS-mobile health services, special health camps |
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contribution of elderly will be highlighted in media |
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encouragement of informal neighborhood groups |
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