Policy Initiatives on Healthy Ageing

[摘要] Background: A number of various policy strategies has been adopted in the last decade inresponse to population ageing in Russia. Governmental actions have yet to be evaluated in termsof their efficacy. By making a detailed overview of policy actions and relevant research, we areable to define successes and failures on the way to having a thriving and healthy older population.Aims: To analyse policy initiatives targeting healthy ageing in terms of both the entire populationand the individuals thereof, and provide the overview for the most recent years of 2010-2020.Methods: The study has a theoretical nature. We undertake an analysis of available research literature and policy documents. In Section 2.2.1, we used a systematic literature review approach.Regarding the segment of the collection of literature discussed in the paper, a mixed approach wasused retrieving online indexing services and additional searching in the Russian electronic libraryeLibrary.ru.Results: Main demographic documents and primary structural changes focus on the populationdecline, ageing, retirement, and overall population health. Research on healthy and active ageingin the Russian academic literature, and elaboration of the new strategies and programs designedspecifically for the benefit of older people and their health, have been discussed, with special attention given to the mental health of older people.Conclusion: The initiatives mainly prioritise further increases in life expectancy, the quality of lifeof older persons, stimulating old-age productivity and active ageing. Many aspects require furtherimprovement such as clear definitions, focused attention to geriatric care, better coordination ofmanaging authorities, sustainable funding, and realistic expectations toward implementation indicators.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] healthy ageing;social policy strategies;demography structure;mental disorders;older population;Russian Federation