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Memory Home is a community-based space where social workers provide various care programs. Instead of an isolated nursing home for people with dementia, older people can commute and participate in activities that prevent dementia and improve cognitive abilities. These activities include social gatherings, games, arts and music sessions, and physical exercises. In addition to that, medical professionals visit the facility regularly to perform medical checks. Inspired by Japanese practices, one programme implemented here is the Memory Café, where older adults take on responsibilities by working in the café.
Older persons with dementia
As of 2022, Jinmei Care had established 21 Memory Homes throughout Shanghai, providing activities for over 100,000 older adults.
As of 2024, nearly one in three people living in Shanghai are over 65 years old. However, there have not been many facilities where older adults could access support. The NGO Jinmei Care for the Elderly developed this initiative in collaboration with local government entities. Funding comes from the local government, social foundations, donations from the private sector, and revenue generated by the Memory Café.
The programme fosters an inclusive community for older people with dementia. By promoting the integration of various programs into the daily lives of the elderly, it demonstrates a comprehensive approach toward an inclusive society.
The Mongolian Elders Association (also known as MAEP/MAS) works to protect the rights and improve the wellbeing of older people in Mongolia by advocating for better health care, social security, and living conditions while promoting their active participation in social, economic, political, and cultural life. It provides direct services such as home visits, nursing, day care, recreation, and training, and partners with government and NGOs to monitor elder‑related laws and policies. The association also supports economic engagement for capable seniors, offers guidance to families, and contributes to national initiatives such as digital‑skills training for the elderly and community‑based volunteer programs that deliver health checks and counselling. Through collaborations with ministries, UN agencies, and local health centers, it strengthens integrated elder care systems and helps advance Mongolia’s shift toward healthy and active ageing.
Older persons in Mongolia
By continuously advocating for better access to health and social services, the association helped shape national priorities around elder welfare, including expanding healthcare programs and strengthening social security benefits.
The Mongolian Association of Seniors was set up in 1988 as part of a government‑supported initiative to expand efforts to protect the interests of Mongolia’s older population—those aged 60 and above who were receiving old‑age pensions. The purpose was to ensure their rights, improve their living conditions, support their health and nursing needs, and involve them more fully in social, political, economic, and cultural life.
Discussion on Comprehensive Assistance and Services for the Elderly
Türkiye’s LTC policy, as reflected in the Information Guide for Older Persons – IV (2023), is a mixed, multi‑pillar system combining family‑based care, home‑based services, community‑based supports, and institutional long‑term care. The overarching principle is to enable older persons to live with dignity in their preferred environment, prioritizing care at home whenever possible. The primary goal is for older persons to remain in their own homes and communities, with support as needed. Only when this is not feasible does the system rely on institutional care. A core pillar of Türkiye’s LTC policy is the home‑care allowance provided under Law 2828 to support dependent older persons living with family. There are also day care and active living centers.
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)
The Rehabilitation Home in Saitama, Japan is a large complex designed for multigenerational interaction. People of all ages come together there. It offers daycare services for seniors and children with disabilities, as well as nursery schools. Spending time together benefits people of all ages, and the exchange of knowledge between the facilities benefits them all.
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
This portal was developed to consolidate data on ageing population in Malaysia.
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.
Concession Card is a stored value personalised smartcard for dedicated group to use for travel on RapidKL buses, LRT, Monorail, MRT and MRT feeder buses.
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
NACSCOM is a national umbrella organization that advocates for policies and services to improve the quality of life of older persons in Malaysia. It coordinates older person organizations, promotes Asian family values, and organizes programs to support and empower older persons.
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.
This project is a multi-sectoral framework that is designed to create an ecosystem for older persons in India to age with dignity. It addresses the five main needs of senior citizens: financial security, food, healthcare, human interaction, and safety and wellbeing. It functions as an umbrella scheme, integrating financial security, health, and social participation into one strategy. One goal is to create a shift from the welfare-only approach (traditional) to a rights-based model, allowing elderly to experience active and productive ageing. For example, SACRED is an IT portal helping retired professionals find jobs in the 'Silver Economy". SAGE initiative supports startups to create elderly-friendly products. Elderline is a 24/7 national helpline that provides immediate assistance, legal advice, and emotional support to those in need. This plan is fairly decentralized, requiring individual states to develop their own State Action Plans to target specific demographic needs.
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.
The National Action Plan on Ageing (NAPA) identifies four policy areas and 16 priority goals to be implemented in collaboration with relevant stakeholders over the four-year period to promote healthy, dignified and productive ageing in the Maldives.
The plan focuses on: (1) Development, Protection and Life-long Learning, promoting inclusive development opportunities, preventive health and social care, protection of rights, and access to lifelong learning and skills development for older persons; (2) Optimal Health and Well-being, ensuring equitable access to age-appropriate, quality health care and long-term care services that promote active and healthy ageing; (3) Enabling and Supportive Environment, fostering inclusive communities and physical, social, and institutional environments that respond to the diverse needs of ageing populations over the life course; (4) Income security for men and women, strengthening and expanding income security measures, including social protection systems, pensions, and opportunities for economic participation, to reduce poverty and ensure financial independence in old age.
End-beneficiaries will be older persons in Maldives. The action plan supports policymakers of various Ministries as well as other stakeholders in implementing the National Policy on Ageing.
The action plan serves to implement the National Policy on Ageing. It was developed by the then Ministry of Social and Family Development under consultation of a variety of stakeholders including associations representing older persons and women's groups, and with support from ESCAP.
The action plan is a comprehensive document that assigns tasks to different stakeholders. It mainstreams gender.
MDV_Nat_Pol_Ageing_19102025.pdf
The National Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2023) was launched with a goal to establish an integrated, community-based mental health service model to monitor, protect, and improve individuals' mental health. It covered seven intermediate goals: promoting mental health, strengthening preventive/primary care, community-based services, hospital/inpatient care, long-term care and rehabilitation, forensic psychiatry, and specialized programs for children, older persons etc.
Institutions and professionals responsible for planning, delivering, coordinating, and monitoring mental health services
Community Mental Health Centers (Toplum Ruh Sağlığı Merkezleri, TRSM) became an established nationwide service model and continued operating under updated regulations and guidelines after the plan period.
The plan was developed by the Ministry of Health through workshops and consultations with internal departments, international bodies , professional associations, and civil society organizations. Stakeholder analysis identified and prioritized service-users, solution partners, and international stakeholders. The process included situational analysis of international agreements, national legislation, the Constitution, and strategic plans of related ministries (Health, Family/Labor/Social Services, Education).
The plan is innovative in shifting from hospital-centric to community-integrated model using dedicated multidisciplinary teams (TRSE) tied to defined population catchments. Its replicability lies in the standardized, population-based structure that can be scaled province-by-province, while its sustainability is supported by measurable indicators and multi-sectoral coordination.
TRSM
