12th International Federation on Ageing Global Conference, being held at HICC, today, the senior officials, policy makers, bureaucrats, Govt. officials and pioneers from across countries, met and conferred on –Connecting Formal and Informal Care; Supporting Careers in the Workplace etc. In order to maximize the health and well being of the ageing population there has to be a better allocation of resources to improve health and social care (Formal care) along with an openness to having community members involved in the care of their old family members (Informal care). Enabling family members, neighbors and other volunteers to create an environment and support networks ensures older people the opportunity to stay longer at home and will also ease the financial burden on the state. However, if states fail to adequately encourage and support informal caregivers, the influx of older people into formal care will continue to grow, with no adequate trained personnel to care for them. Hence, connecting informal and formal healthcare alternatives will benefit both sectors and improve the quality of life of people as they age. It will also help governments deal with the new ‘crisis of care provision’ in the classical family organization, as a result of societal changes.
Senior government ministers, officials representing over thirty countries including Australia; China; India; Japan; Singapore; Austria; Italy; UK; South Africa; Canada; USA; Brazil etc are participating in this conference, emphasizing on the significance of this Global meeting.
With regard to need for sensitising children on the care for elderly, there were suggestions to incorporate elder care as part of the 'Socially Useful Productivity Work' which students have to undertake as part of their curriculum. This will sensitise the children about elder care and inculcate in them the need to respect and love elders right from their childhood. Sensitising children on elder care will pay greater dividend, was the opinion of the participants.
Senior government ministers, officials representing over thirty countries including Australia; China; India; Japan; Singapore; Austria; Italy; UK; South Africa; Canada; USA; Brazil etc are participating in this conference, emphasizing on the significance of this Global meeting.
With regard to need for sensitising children on the care for elderly, there were suggestions to incorporate elder care as part of the 'Socially Useful Productivity Work' which students have to undertake as part of their curriculum. This will sensitise the children about elder care and inculcate in them the need to respect and love elders right from their childhood. Sensitising children on elder care will pay greater dividend, was the opinion of the participants.
