Innowacyjne formy opieki nad osobami starszymi na obszarach wiejskich w Polsce
Innovative Forms of Care for Seniors in Rural Areas of Poland

Summary/Abstract: Ageing is an issue faced by the majority of the European countries, includingPoland. Due to their dissimilarity there is a need to apply different approaches to ageingin urban and rural areas. The population aged 65+ is expected to increase by nearly 60% by2035, and the percentage of that group within the total population is estimated to growfrom the current 14% to 22%. These demographic changes will bring new challenges tosocial welfare system. The need for social care and healthcare services will grow. In order tolimit the consequences of this phenomenon action must be taken to allow elderly people tocontinue their careers, ensure that they are active members of their communities and thatthe quality of lives does not worsen. This article identifies new and innovative solutionsin rural areas to support the elderly inhabitants whose independence is limited and keepthem actively involved in community activities, and in order to ensure quality of life. Theauthors provide a detailed description of two non-standard solutions to deal with the ageingissue. These include social farms and rural hospices at home, both of which have alreadybeen implemented in some rural areas in Poland.

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