Aims and principles of policy on ageing and elderly people.  Cover Image

Polityka wobec osób starych – cele i zasady.
Aims and principles of policy on ageing and elderly people.

Author(s): Piotr Błędowski
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; old age; old people; population ageing; social policy; health needs;

Summary/Abstract: This paper provides an overview of measures taken by governments and other organizations towards senior citizens. This article first provides theoretical introduction, presenting definitions of policy on ageing, policy on elderly people and difference between these notions. In the next section the author introduces various policy tasks undertaken by governments, local governments, international organizations and other institutions towards ageing and elderly people.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 201-216
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish