SENIOR CITIZENS COMPRISE 12% OF ARMENIA POPULATION
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.04.2009 20:37 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A 3-day international conference on social issues
of aging in being held in Yerevan.
The conference is attended by representatives of Belarus, Bulgaria,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine,
who’ll share experiences and conduct group discussions, as well as
visit geriatric homes.
Conference participants will focus on development of national policy
on social issues of aging.
In June-December 2008, random studies related to older persons were
conducted by RA Ministry of Labor and Social Issues and National
Statistical Service.
The studies were conducted within the framework of UNO Development
Fund’s "Population and Development Strategies" program, with financial
and technical assistance of UNO Economic and Social Issues Department.
The study involved older persons over 50 and presented an overview on
aging from different perspectives: functional capacity and disability,
health services, state health policies, social aspects of aging,
and ethical issues in the care of older individuals.
According to study results, senior citizens over 50 comprise 12%
of Armenia population.
Arsen Hambartsumyan, RA Minister of Labor and Social Issues said the
project aims to promote improved quality of life and healthy living
for older citizens.