Aid at home services

Socialinių paslaugų katalogas

The "Aids at Home Services" law in Lithuania, initiated by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour in 2006 and revised in 2024, includes addressing the challenges of formal and informal care, as well as social isolation among older persons. The law aims to ensure that older persons, especially those with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or social vulnerabilities, receive adequate care and remain socially connected. Implemented at the national level by the Lithuanian Government, services are provided by a network of social workers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. The target population includes older persons in need of both formal care (such as long-term care services and psychological support) and informal care (support for family caregivers), as well as those at risk of social isolation. The policy provides specific measures like home-based care services, transportation assistance, support for informal caregivers through training and respite care, and initiatives to combat social isolation through community-based activities and psychological counseling.