Decision “On approving the programme of improving care services provided to older persons and introducing and developing the community-based services and the plan-schedule of measures ensuring its implementation for 2021–2023”

Տարեցներին մատուցվող խնամքի ծառայությունների բարելավման և համայնքահեն ծառայությունների ներդրման ու զարգացման ծրագիրը և դրա իրականացումն ապահովող միջոցառումների 2021-2023 թվականների պլան-ժամանակացույցը հաստատելու մասին որոշում

The programme aims to enhance care services for older persons, focusing on community-based services to improve their quality of life and independence. The initiative is led by the Government of Armenia, with the involvement of the Ministry of Health. It targets the older population across Armenia, emphasizing the development of community-based services rather than institutional care. The plan includes measures to introduce and develop community-based services, such as home care and day centers, and outlines steps for their implementation over the 2021–2023 period. Among other expected outcomes, the plan aims to establish day-care centers in all marzes of the country (with a calculation of at least 50 visitors at each day-care center), establish 3 crisis centres (with a calculation of at least 20 older persons at each center), establish home care services will be expanded in all marzes of the country by introducing also day care services at home. The programme, of cross-sectorial nature, is expected to contribute to better health outcomes and increased autonomy for older persons. The plan covers the years from 2021 to 2023.