How can the Elderly Association better participate in rural mutual aid elderly care

Abstract

According to relevant statistics, as of the end of 2022, the number of elderly people aged 60 and above in China has reached 280 million, and the total number of people aged 60 to 69 with mild aging has exceeded 147 million. It is expected that by 2030, the proportion of the population aged 60 and above in China will reach 36.6%. From this, it can be seen that the focus of China's aging population is still on rural areas, and "rural elderly care" has become a topic of constant concern in China's academic community. Among many elderly care models, the "low-cost" mutual assistance and cooperation elderly care model can be seen as a feasible path to solve rural elderly care problems in China. This article aims to explore the role and future development direction of welfare oriented elderly associations in rural mutual aid elderly care. Through a review of relevant literature, this article finds that the elderly association plays a role in providing services, promoting social interaction, and reducing family burden in rural mutual aid elderly care. However, there are also problems such as funding shortage and talent shortage. In the future, through the role of the Elderly Association in mutual elderly care, specific suggestions and measures will be proposed to further promote the well-being and development of the elderly.