Social Support Polices for the Family Caregiver of the Elderly: Implication of International Experiences for China's Practices

doi:10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5579.2019.03.016

Abstract

Abstract:

Although family caregivers can play an important role in providing old-age care services, they are still eager to get the support from the outside. As a result of long-term engaged in care work without any support, family caregivers tend to face a lot of physical, mental and social pressure. Therefore, many countries and regions have established various kinds of support policies for family caregivers, including practical, informational, social, psychological and emotional support policies. These policies can not only effectively protect the rights and interests of family caregivers, but also reduce the financial burden of the government. In recent years, the Chinese government has gradually begun to attach importance to the role of family care. However, the policy system and service content need to be improved. China should strengthen rules and regulations to provide financial aid and support services for relatives and caregivers of the elderly living at home.

Key words: elderly living at home, family caregivers, elderly care service, social support policy

HUANG Chen-xi, WANG Jing, WANG Yu-wei. Social Support Polices for the Family Caregiver of the Elderly: Implication of International Experiences for China's Practices[J]. Journal of East China Normal University (Philosoph, 2019, 51(3): 152-159.

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