A good place to grow older – the Hungarian case

The ageing of the society is a well-documented phenomenon in Hungary. In 1990 the population 65+ constituted 13.2% of the society. By 2009 the rate has grown to 16.4%. By 2050 population projection predicts 29.4% for Hungary. There is an urgent need in the adaptation of the current social care policies to follow the demographic and social changes. In 2009 a National Old-age Policy (Strategy) was adopted by the Parliament. This paper defines long-term goals until 2034. Policy framework of the Strategy is in conformity with United Nations’ and EU’s ageing principles,and the main WHO documents.