Freedom of choice and dignity for the elderly

Host Country : Sweden

Place and date : Stockholm , 13. - 14.9.2007

Peer countries : Austria - Czech Republic - Ireland - Portugal - The Netherlands

In Sweden, policy for the elderly aims at enabling older persons to live independently with a high quality of life. Elderly care is provided in accordance with democratic principles and is mainly financed out of taxation revenue.

The Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) has defined the following objectives for national policy for the elderly. Older persons shall

be able to lead active lives and have influence in society and in issues affecting their daily lives,
be able to age with security and with their independence preserved,
be met with respect and
have access to good health care and social services.

One of the most important principles of Swedish policy for the elderly is that society’s initiatives are to be framed in such a way that older persons can continue living in their own homes for as long as possible, even when in need of extensive care and social services. An accessible society, good housing, transport services and home help services are examples of important measures to realise that principle.

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Ms Monika Natter ( ÖSB )

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Freedom of choice and dignity for the elderly

Host Country : Sweden

Place and date : Stockholm , 13. - 14.9.2007

Peer countries : Austria - Czech Republic - Ireland - Portugal - The Netherlands

Peer Review manager

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