Effectiveness of policies for the elderly

In 2024, in Tay Ninh, the elderly will account for over 13% of the province's population.

Promote the implementation of policies

With many policies implemented in recent times, the elderly have received better care. In 2024, the budget allocated for elderly health care is 1.5 billion VND.

From there, the Department of Health has a plan to synchronously implement to ensure the rights and improve the quality of life for the elderly; focusing on medical examination and treatment for the elderly, especially those aged 80 and over.

Provincial hospitals and district, town and city health centers have geriatric treatment rooms and separate beds for the elderly. Medical facilities ensure priority examination for people aged 80 and over.

To date, this priority has been extended to people aged 75 and over. According to statistics, in 2024, provincial hospitals examined and treated a total of more than 121,500 elderly people. Commune, ward and town health stations organized medical examinations at the residence of more than 2,000 lonely elderly people, those with serious illnesses, who could not go to medical facilities themselves.

District health centers have provided periodic health check-ups for more than 70,300 elderly people, contributing to the early detection of chronic diseases. The province has more than 89,700 elderly people with health records, which not only helps monitor their health status but also creates a database for long-term prevention and treatment.

Elderly people of Tan Chau district participate in cultural exchange.

In addition to medical examination, treatment, and propaganda, the dissemination of health care knowledge is promoted in the community, helping the elderly to exercise, prevent diseases, and take care of their own health.

Integrating health care content into programs for early detection and treatment of chronic diseases has helped improve the effectiveness of health care for the elderly.

To help the elderly more conveniently participate in traffic, the province is interested in upgrading infrastructure and improving public transport services. Many bus stations have been invested in renovation, adding separate entrances, ensuring easy access and use for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Passenger transport units are directed to synchronously deploy solutions to support the elderly such as exempting and reducing fares; drivers and service staff are thoroughly trained, ensuring dedicated guidance and effective support for the elderly when using public transport.

In the first 11 months of 2024 alone, over 310 elderly people have been supported through fare exemption and reduction policies. Currently, new urban transport investment projects apply friendly design standards such as separate entrances and exits to ensure safe and convenient access for the elderly and people with disabilities.

In addition, the elderly are also supported to access information technology, enhance their ability to integrate into the digital environment; and receive discounts when visiting, traveling or using entertainment services.

Social protection policies for the elderly in the province are implemented promptly and fully. 100% of the elderly are eligible for social protection policies according to regulations. In 2024, the whole province has nearly 23,000 elderly people receiving monthly social benefits in the community. There are 8 social assistance facilities in the province, of which 2/6 facilities specializing in caring for and nurturing the elderly are public. Currently, 134 elderly people are receiving centralized care at these facilities. In addition, the province also issued special support policies for elderly people from poor households who are unable to escape poverty, people aged 60 to under 80 who are sick and cannot work due to old age.

Promoting the role of all levels of the Association

With continuous activities, the Elderly Association at all levels in the province has contributed to improving the material and spiritual life of the elderly.

Cultural, educational, sports, entertainment and tourism activities not only create a place for exchange and learning but also help the elderly maintain health, clear mind, and improve the quality of life. In particular, the development of various types of clubs has helped gather the elderly to participate in training. The whole province currently has hundreds of clubs with diverse activities, from amateur music, folk dance, chess, orchids, bonsai... with the participation of more than 10,000 elderly people. In particular, the type of health care club is developing smoothly to help the elderly improve their health. In 2024, the whole province will have 404 health care clubs with more than 8,000 members regularly participating in 9 districts, towns and cities.

Caring for the lives of the elderly, during the year, the Association at all levels coordinated with local authorities to build and donate 20 houses for the elderly. Housing support has helped the elderly stabilize their lives, moving towards sustainable poverty reduction. The Association at all levels coordinated to visit and present gifts to the elderly in difficult circumstances; organized free medical examinations and medicine for the elderly. During the year, more than 38,700 gifts with a total cost of more than 16.3 billion VND were given to the elderly and hundreds of free eye surgeries for the elderly.

In addition, according to statistics, in 2024, the total loan turnover for the elderly for production and business in the province reached nearly 49 billion VND, with more than 1,200 customers from the Social Policy Bank. This helps the elderly who still have the labor force to directly participate in production and business, increase income, improve the quality of life and reduce dependence on their children and grandchildren. In the province, there are thousands of elderly people recognized as individuals who are good at economics.

In addition to promoting their capacity in economic development, the elderly also actively participate in political and social organizations, making important contributions to building the local political system. The whole province has over 11,700 elderly people participating in these organizations.

The elderly also actively contribute to the field of national security and border protection, effectively participating in the movement to prevent and combat crime and ensure security and order.

In 2024, 42 outstanding elderly people in the province were awarded certificates of merit by the Provincial People's Committee for their outstanding contributions to social charity activities. It can be seen from their practical contributions that the elderly are pioneers and shining examples, contributing to spreading positive values ​​in social life.

Policies for the elderly are increasingly being implemented. Mr. Vu Ngoc Hoi - Chairman of the Elderly Association of Suoi Ngo Commune, Tan Chau District said that up to now, policies for the elderly have been well implemented. "In my opinion, the work for the elderly has received great attention from the Party and the State. We, the elderly, will continue to strive and contribute to society," Mr. Hoi added.

Ms. Pham Thi Hong - Vice President of the Elderly Association of Ward 3, Tay Ninh City also said: "The caring activities have helped the elderly promote their role as role models for their children and grandchildren, actively participating in the political system at the grassroots level".

Ms. Tran Thi Bien, Cau Hamlet, Tan Phong Commune, Tan Bien District also shares the same opinion: “I am an elderly person participating in activities of the elderly movement and the local Women's Union. By participating in activities, I feel that I am living happily, healthily, and usefully when I can contribute to society and not become a burden to my children and grandchildren.”

Ngo Tuyet

Source: https://baotayninh.vn/hieu-qua-tu-chinh-sach-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi-a188285.html