Law n°2015-1776 of 28 December 2015 on the adaptation of society to ageing

Loi n° 2015-1776 du 28 décembre 2015 relative à l'adaptation de la société au vieillissement

The Law n°2015-1776 of 28 December 2015 on the adaptation of society to ageing aims to anticipate the consequences of an ageing population, to improve the daily life of older persons and their caregivers, and to promote their autonomy and participation in society. The law involves various ministries, such as the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Women's Rights, the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Equality and Rural Affairs, and the Ministry of Justice. It also involves local authorities, such as the departmental councils and the regional health agencies, as well as various actors from the social and medical-social sector, such as service providers, professionals, associations, and users. It targets people aged 60 and over, especially those who are in a situation of dependency or vulnerability, as well as their relatives and caregivers. This law includes several measures, such as: creating a new personal autonomy allowance (APA) for people living at home or in institutions; the development of home care and support services, by creating a new status of polyvalent service facilitating access to adapted or social housing; or the creation a new home improvement fund. The law entered into force in 2016.