Charter for a dignified elderly care

The Charter for a Dignified Elderly Care in Denmark is a white paper that aims to improve the quality of life of elderly citizens through a citizen-centered approach and targeted efforts. It addresses the challenge of ensuring that the older adults are involved and empowered, considering their individual needs and preferences. The charter was developed by the partners who collaborated on the Senior Summit of 20211: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Senior Citizens have in collaboration with FOA (trade union and unemployment insurance fund), Local Government Denmark (KL) and DaneAge (Ældre Sagen). The charter targets the older population in Denmark. Healthcare Denmark is responsible for the publication of the white paper. It is a national-level policy and is cross-sectoral in scope, involving multiple stakeholders in the field care for older persons. The charter sets out three main landmarks. The first is securing welfare: this involves ensuring that the basic needs and welfare of the older adults are met. The second is care for older persons with a focus on presence, quality of life, and care: this emphasizes the importance of providing care that enhances the quality of life of older persons and ensures their well-being. The third is good solutions must come from practice in everyday life and must be disseminated: this underscores the importance of learning from practical experiences in everyday life and sharing these insights to improve elderly care practices. This charter represents a significant step towards dignified care for older persons in Denmark. It reflects a commitment to learning from practical experiences and sharing best practices to ensure the welfare and quality of life of the older persons.