Database of good practices on ageing

Older women and men in Türkiye requiring long-term care

Türkiye’s long‑term care (LTC) policy was developed through a gradual, legally grounded process that began with the adoption of Law No. 2828 – Social Services Law in 1983, which established the purpose, scope, institutional structure, and definitions necessary to organize care for older adults, persons with disabilities, and others in need. This law created the foundation for a nationwide system by defining key LTC populations (such as older persons in need and severely disabled persons), regulating social service institutions (including care homes and rehabilitation centers), and assigning responsibility to public and private providers. Over time, Türkiye expanded LTC through regulations and programs authorized under Law 2828—such as home‑based care, community day‑care and active living centers, and mixed public‑private residential care—integrating these services into the broader social protection system.

The policy reflects a comprehensive, rights‑based, multi‑level system that supports older persons through home‑based, community‑based, and institutional care, with the primary aim of supporting "ageing in place". It further offers a comprehensive range of services across the full long-term care continuum. 

Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi - Law 2828 (original text)

Older residents and persons with disabilities

It has been reported that older persons who were previously unemotional began smiling after spending time with children at these facilities. The positive emotional impact of intergenerational interactions is also scientifically proven.

The facilities are designed to be integrated into the community and part of everyday life, rather than isolated elderly care facilities. Having facilities for nursery school, childcare, and elderly care all together allows the elderly to actively participate in childcare responsibilities. Furthermore, social activities such as Active Kitchens and social gatherings are also held.

The organization promotes intergenerational connections that benefit people of all ages while addressing the medical needs and social challenges of individuals with health issues.

http://ahwin.org/rehab-home-ippo
 

Data users and policy makers

Data users are provided with an interactive data visualisation tool that provides information related to population statistics, ageing and life expectancy.

The MyAgeing Dashboard integrates various primary data sources published by the department, including current population estimates, census data, vital statistics and life expectancy reports. It also includes administrative data from various ministries, departments and government agencies, including healthcare and social services data for older persons.

The dashboard integrates various primary data sources and features articles and the latest news on ageing issues, from both domestic and international sources.

Taking public transport is now more affordable for older persons as they are able to benefit from transportation discounts with MyRapid.

It makes transportation more affordable and thus facilitates the participation of older persons in economy and society. 

Discount and Facilities for Senior Citizens

Older persons in Malaysia; policymakers who have a focal point for issues related to older persons. 

It has successfully created a platform for older persons to voice concerns, strengthened community engagement, and fostered intergenerational understanding. NACSCOM has become a recognized advocate for older persons’ rights and welfare in Malaysia.

NASCOM, the National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations Malaysia, was established in 1990 as a national umbrella body to coordinate, support, and advocate for senior citizen organisations across the country. It was formally registered under PPM-001-10-14071990 and founded to promote the welfare, rights, and active participation of older Malaysians while fostering respect for older persons, enhancing intergenerational understanding, and providing a platform for senior citizens to voice concerns to relevant authorities.

It empowers older persons, promotes respect and dignity, and strengthens social cohesion. By fostering intergenerational communication and leverageing community participation, NACSCOM addresses both social and emotional needs of older persons.

Mostly senior citizens 60+.  Focus on vulnerable/below the poverty line elderly for the pensions and shelter, and focus on active seniors for the job portal and pension funds.

This action plan as been a breakthrough in accessibility for the elderly in India. There are now more that 696 senior citizens homes nationwide, and the Elderline has received millions of calls regarding emotional support, legal aid and rescue requests. Overall this programme significantly increased financial security by increasing subscription to the pension programme. Additionally, it mainstreams ageing by coordinating over 23 government agencies to ensure senior citizens are treated as economic and social contributors.

This plan was developed as a response to Indias rapidly growing population and informed by the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI - the worlds largest study on elderly health and economic security. This policy was developed through seven working groups and consultations with the National Institute of Social Defense and civil society experts. Implemented on the ground by local NGOs and State Governments.

his action plan is highly replicable. The Elderline was an innovative creation. It provided one contact point for all elderly with a crisis. The SACRED portal allows elderly to continue contributing to the economy and stop being dependent on family. The policy aims to stop treating seniors solely as recipients and shift to them being contributors.

Beneficiaries include coastal communities, rural populations, low-income households, disabled persons, and Māori and Pacific peoples who are disproportionately exposed to climate hazards.

The programme integrates resource management, emergency response, and three-waters reforms, enhancing national resilience by improving risk awareness and coordinated adaptation tools.

Developed from the 2020 Climate Change Risk Assessment, the Plan was refined through public consultation with local government, iwi/Māori, Pacific communities, NGOs, and businesses. It set six-year rolling actions across multiple ministries, combining legislation reform, policy measures, and data-sharing platforms.

It is New Zealand’s first integrated, whole-of-government adaptation plan, built on inclusive consultation and systemic reform—making it replicable and resilient.

• https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/library/9781991025258.pdf

Cambodian citizens aged 60 and above, especially vulnerable groups—older women, rural elders, those with disabilities or financial insecurity. It also includes the younger population in awareness and intergenerational support strategies.

NAP 2017–2030 laid out a phased implementation through a Three-Year Action Plan (2018–2020), operationalized across nine priority areas like financial security, health, living arrangements, older people’s associations (OPAs), and intergenerational relations. A coordinating body—the Cambodia National Committee for Older People—was empowered to monitor and review implementation.

The policy was crafted through broad stakeholder consultation, aligning with national strategic frameworks and global ageing commitments. It launched in phases, with the first Action Plan (2018–2020) operationalizing initiatives through ministries, civil society, and development partners.

It offers a holistic, phased, and inclusive approach—translating a long‑term ageing vision into structured, coordinated action that bridges policy and community implementation through cross‑sector partnerships.

• https://niph.org.kh/niph/uploads/library/pdf/National-Ageing-Policy-Action-Plan-2018-2020-Eng1.pdf

Older persons surviving abuse, as the study had made abuse visible. 

Analysis of abuse of older persons was made available with a separate analysis of Maori older persons. 

Since primary data on abuse of older persons had not been available, the center decided to develop a tool to screen abuse of older persons and to conduct a survey to collect data. The Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale tool was chosen as it asks questions about elderly abuse without addressing it obviously, and therefore people were more likely to give a genuine answer. Longitudinal study allows data to be linked with health and economic records. It was executed as a nation-wide survey via post.

Before this study, elderly abuse was a hidden issue, and now it is a documented government priority. Disguising questions in order to get data where participants did not feel shame was an effective methodological choice. 

Children, Young Adults and Elderly residing in Sh.Funadhoo

The initiative encouraged active participation of older persons, provided valuable information on pension schemes, and featured a family evening with interactive games promoting financial literacy, reinforcing the importance of intergenerational connections and the sharing of knowledge and resources across generations.

The event was developed in collaboration  Ministry of Social and Family Development, Local Government Authority, Sh. Atoll Coundil and Sh. Funadhoo Island Council. It is being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Local Government Authority and the Sh Atoll Council including government organizations in the Sh.Atoll

This programme fosters intergenerational connection and community engagement while raising awareness. By combining educational sessions with family-oriented activities, it not only informs participants about issues affecting elderly but also encourages family support, social inclusion, and active participation of elderly in community life.