INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN MONTENEGRO: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN MONTENEGRO: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

Author(s): Uglješa Janković, Gordana Radojević
Subject(s): Social development, Gerontology, Sociology of Culture, Welfare services, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: population aging; social protection; intergenerational solidarity; integrated social services; active aging;
Summary/Abstract: Demographic trends in Montenegro indicate rapid population aging, posing challenges for the social protection system and the sustainability of intergenerational relations. This paper analyzes social protection policies for older people, focusing on integrated social services and intergenerational solidarity. Statistical data show an increasing share of the population over 65 years of age and declining fertility rates, highlighting the need to redefine social support models. The study examines both institutional and non-institutional forms of care, pointing out limited-service availability, underdeveloped intergenerational solidarity programs, and the heightened risk of social isolation among older people. The paper employs a comparative approach to analyze experiences from Scandinavian and Western European countries in developing integrated support models. It proposes improvements in intergenerational programs, educational and volunteer initiatives, and the development of intergenerational centers and flexible work models. Implementing these measures could enhance the quality of life for older adults, reduce institutionalization, and strengthen social cohesion.

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