AMMAN —
Jordan's elderly population aged 60 and above is
projected to witness a substantial rise in the coming years, with estimates
indicating an increase of 8.6 percent by the end of 2030 and 15.8 percent by
the end of 2050, according to HelpAge International.
اضافة اعلان
In an event organized to enhance the quality of care
provided to senior citizens, Secretary-General of the
National Council for Family Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Miqdadi revealed that Jordan's elderly population
accounted for 5.5 percent of the total population by the end of 2020,
emphasizing the need for
comprehensive measures to address the evolving needs
of this demographic, Ammon News reported.
Efforts to tackle challenges with an aging population
While efforts have already been initiated to tackle the
challenges associated with an aging population,
NCFA has been collaborating
with the National Committee for the Elderly to develop and continuously enhance
a national strategy for elderly care.
Established in 2015, the Council, in partnership with the
Ministry of Social Development and UN offices in the Kingdom, established
quality standards and regulatory frameworks for care institutions, including
those catering to the elderly. This initiative aims to improve services for
beneficiaries, standardize care practices, and strengthen monitoring and
inspection mechanisms nationwide.
Empowering an aging population for self-reliance
Meanwhile, Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa
emphasized the ministry's commitment to providing high-quality services for the
elderly and its determination to empower beneficiaries for self-reliance. She
stressed the importance of establishing a
culture of compassionate care, offering
recreational activities, and providing genuine support to enhance the elderly's
quality of life. The ministry also provides services for elderly individuals
who are unable to reside in care institutions, with one-third of them being
financially supported by the ministry.
However, Mustafa further underscored the need for
legislative measures to secure sustainable funding sources for
elderly care programs, especially with the increase of the aging population.
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