Pension is an increasingly important social issue, and with the acceleration of population aging, more and more people need to pay attention to the issue of pension. In this article, we will ** the background, significance, current situation and future development trend of pension.
Old-age care refers to providing the necessary support and care for the elderly at the social and personal levels to ensure their quality of life and health. The issue of old-age care is not only related to the quality of life of the elderly, but also related to the stability and development of the whole society. Therefore, the issue of pension has attracted more and more attention from all walks of life.
At present, the aging situation of China's population is becoming increasingly severe, the number of elderly people is increasing, while the number of young people is decreasing. This demographic change has brought great challenges to the elderly.
According to international practice, the definition of an elderly person is a person over the age of 65. However, in China's Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, the definition of the elderly is that of citizens of the People's Republic of China who are 60 years of age or older.
With the continuous progress of society, the number of elderly people in China is increasing year by year, and it is expected to reach 300 million by 2025. With the increase in the number of elderly people, the problem of old-age care is becoming more and more severe.
Group pension
Not long ago, a couple in Yuhang spent 2 million yuan to build a villa and invited 10 partners of the same age to care for the elderly. This model of group pension has gradually become popular in the circle of young and elderly. This pension model allows acquaintances to get together and share various expenses such as water and electricity bills and living expenses.
In addition, everyone can also take turns doing housework and cooking, instead of thinking about what to eat and what to do every day, only need to worry about three days a month, and the rest of the chores are completed with the help of old friends. If you need to hire a babysitter in the future, you can also share the cost equally. Living together, everyone takes care of each other, life is lively and fulfilling, so that life in old age is no longer lonely.
Sojourn for the elderly
In the vast land of China, at the winter solstice, the warm sunshine of Hainan and the summer solstice, the pleasant climate of Yunnan and Guizhou has become an ideal retirement resort in people's hearts. With the progress of the times, the new type of pension has gradually emerged, and it has attracted more and more middle-aged and elderly tourists with its unique charm.
According to the China Tourism Annual Report, in 2021, the number of trips by middle-aged and elderly tourists over the age of 45 reached a staggering 119.4 billion person-times, accounting for 36% of the domestic tourism source market81%。These aunts and uncles, in their spare time on weekdays, gather in groups to explore the beauty and customs of various places. Their economic strength and the advantage of free time have made them a formidable force in our country's tourism industry. It is not only a way to travel, but also a way to maintain health.
Hotel pension
In 2022, a 90-year-old Xi'an elderly man, after staying in a hotel for ten days, was reluctant to go home and strongly asked to spend his old age in the hotel. This is because he found it more affordable to stay in a hotel than to hire a nanny, not only did he have a cleaner to clean up, but he also enjoyed the hotel buffet and no longer had to cook his own meals. He lived an independent and quiet life and was respected by others.
At the same time, the hotel is safer than being at home alone, with room service staff taking care of him every day, and the staff will occasionally accompany him for chats. This way of pension makes him feel comfortable and happy, so it has set off a boom in hotel pension. Many netizens said that they also hope to choose this new pension model in the future. In fact, this professional way of providing for the elderly is called "pension apartment", also known as "senior apartment".
Combination of medical care and elderly care
In old age, in addition to the attachment to home, the dependence on medical care is also like the necessities of life. According to the survey, the proportion of elderly people over 65 years old in Beijing with serious underlying diseases is as high as 80%. Many of them can't do without medicine every day, and they are nicknamed "medicine jars" by people. Compared with the romantic way of elderly care, their need for medical care is more urgent, and they are afraid of suddenly becoming ill at home and losing their lives because there is no one to treat them in time.
This model realizes "medical care" or "medical care", such as setting up nursing beds in hospitals, or setting up nursing homes or specialized medical rooms in hospitals, providing 24-hour "pension + medical" services. The advantage of this model is that when the elderly receive medical assistance, the expenses can be reimbursed, whether it is a minor illness or a major operation, the doctor is on call, and the medical needs and life safety of the elderly can be guaranteed in an all-round way.
The living conditions in nursing homes are often unsatisfactory
Some nursing homes have outdated facilities, rooms lack sunlight, and the air is filled with an unpleasant atmosphere. Some nursing homes are overcrowded, and the space occupied by each elderly person is so small that it becomes difficult to even turn over. This kind of environment can easily make the elderly feel depressed and helpless, and it is also easy for them to develop a sense of disgust towards nursing homes.
The quality of care services in nursing homes is also something to criticize
In some nursing homes, there is a shortage of nursing staff, and each nursing staff has to take care of multiple elderly people, making it difficult to provide meticulous and thoughtful services. However, some nursing homes have the problem of low quality of nursing staff, they lack professional nursing knowledge and skills, and their attitude towards the elderly is not friendly enough. This situation not only makes the quality of life of the elderly not guaranteed, but also makes it easy for them to lose trust and dependence on nursing homes.
The loneliness of nursing homes is also one of the reasons for the abhorrence
Many elderly people are sent to nursing homes for physical and financial reasons, leaving their familiar family and social environment, and often feeling helpless and lonely in the face of unfamiliar faces and environments. However, due to the limited conditions of some nursing homes, there is a lack of social activities and family communication, and this loneliness is even more magnified. This kind of loneliness can easily make the elderly feel depressed and anxious, and it is also easy for them to have antipathy and resistance to nursing homes.
1. Don't cause trouble to your children
Nowadays, the thinking of the elderly has changed dramatically, and they are no longer simply dependent on their children, but more concerned about their own life needs. Especially in terms of space, the living space of a three-bedroom apartment has become a limitation, and living together has also brought a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. Therefore, the elderly are no longer willing to live with their children, but are more inclined to choose the "trendy pension" method.
This trendy way of providing for the elderly allows the elderly to freely choose their own lifestyle, without having to think too much about their children, while maintaining their independence and freedom.
2. The elderly are in a good mood
The new way of providing for the elderly is like a fresh breeze, which makes the elderly feel happier and has no burden. This way helps the elderly to maintain a good attitude and maintain a happy mood at all times, so as to make the body healthier. It is like a caring friend, bringing love and companionship to the elderly, so that they can be full of happiness and satisfaction in their later life.