Analysis and stepwise approach of local elderly policy: from threat to opportunity

The challenges of local elderly policy are enormous. Many people assume they will be able to rely on a well-functioning trajectory of adapted living and care services when they grow old. However, in real life this is often not the case due to the current shortage in supply of all types of services for the elderly. The current position of local communities differs in this matter. The necessary growth in supply to accomplish toward 2025 and beyond raises the question how we will accelerate the pace during the years to come. Itinera examines the challenge and proposes solutions at the local level of policy. For the data of your municipality, go to http://www.nieuwsblad.be/extra/rusthuizen