Demographic Characteristics of Population Ageing  in Slovakia

Bartošovič, I.; Zacharova, E.; Zrubakova, K.; Gazikova, E.; West, D.; Costello, Michael A.

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“…Today in Slovakia the old-age dependency ratio is 20 elderly to 100 active inhabitants. By 2060 this ratio will change drastically and will make the population of Slovakia one of the oldest in the European Union (Bartosovic et al, 2017;Vano, 2015). The aging population will affect the relationship between the number of children and elderly -currently there are more than 102 elderly per 100 children (Slovak Republic in Figures, 2020).…”

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Social and health care services from a public health perspective: access to social and health care services for the elderly (60+) in the region of Gemer in Slovakia

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Martinkovičová²,

Tokovská³

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After the age of 60 many elderly people experience increasing health problems and have an increased need for social and health care services. Slovakia will experience an aging population and the aim of this study was to assess their future needs and analyze access to social and health care services in Slovakia.Qualitative and quantitative data was obtained by a survey based on closed and open questions and interviewing two focus groups. Data was gained from 59 mayors of the South Gemer Region (Slovakia). The qualitative data was analyzed by phenomenological analysis and the quantitative data by descriptive statistical analysis.Our data showed a severe capacity challenge at various public retirement homes; additionally, the national and municipal services are not fully integrated. Furthermore, we detected that the needs of elderly people are often fulfilled by next of kin.We conclude that in the years to come there will be insufficient social and health care services in Slovakia. We recommend that the coordination of social and health care services for the elderly takes place at a national and regional level.

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Social and health care services from a public health perspective: access to social and health care services for the elderly (60+) in the region of Gemer in Slovakia

Seberíni¹,

Martinkovičová²,

Tokovská³

et al. 2021

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Long-term integrated care for older adults

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The sustainability of social care in Slovakia: Modelling the existing network of residential social facilities for future senior populations

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The possible availability of residential long-term care for seniors in the regions of Slovakia in the period to 2040 is evaluated in this contribution. The study identifies risk in the availability of residential care concerning the future development of the senior population. To highlight the potential risk for regions, three model projections are used. A factor analysis with two-by-two classifications was employed to identify the risk in the regions in terms of the availability of residential care. Due to the expanding senior population in Slovakia, maintaining the current capacity of residential facilities would significantly deteriorate the availability of social services. If the current ratio of residential care capacity to the size of the senior population is maintained, the number of beds will have to increase by 56% by 2040. Demographic ageing is a current challenge for public policy and requires searching for solutions to ensure the quality of social care for the elderly in every society. Our research shows that the risk in the regions of Slovakia varies depending on the existing capacity of residential facilities and the forecasted senior population.

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Demographic Characteristics of Population Ageing in Slovakia

Abstract: Abstract:Population aging is a global process which is particularly marked mainly in developed countries, especially in Europe. From the point of viewOriginal Article

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Social and health care services from a public health perspective: access to social and health care services for the elderly (60+) in the region of Gemer in Slovakia

Social and health care services from a public health perspective: access to social and health care services for the elderly (60+) in the region of Gemer in Slovakia

Long-term integrated care for older adults

The sustainability of social care in Slovakia: Modelling the existing network of residential social facilities for future senior populations

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