The government has announced that a national conference on autonomy will be held in September, aimed at defining future directions for the care of the elderly. This initiative comes after the postponement of a long-awaited "elderly care" plan, anticipated by professionals in the sector.
According to the Minister Delegate for Autonomy, this conference should establish a framework for action on several issues, including prevention, the evolution of establishments for the elderly, home care and support for caregivers.
A sector facing growing needs
This approach is part of a context of rapid population aging, with the number of elderly people losing their autonomy potentially reaching nearly four million by 2050. The sector also faces difficulties in attracting people to the professions and growing staffing needs.
Estimates suggest that between 150.000 and 200.000 additional jobs will be needed to provide basic healthcare in the coming decades. For several years, stakeholders in the sector have been calling for a comprehensive strategy and sustainable funding to address these challenges.
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