Long-Term Care and Active Aging Strategy and the Plan of Actions 2022–2027

The Long-Term Care and Active Ageing Strategy aims to ensure access to adequate support, care, and assistance for all older persons in Romania, regardless of location or income, by 2030. It focuses on the sustainability of financial and human resources for the ongoing development of the long-term care system. The strategy involves the Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity, local and central public administration authorities. The policy covers the entire nation of Romania, targeting the older population, especially those over 80 years old, who require long-term care services. The strategy aims to enhance the administrative capacity to manage long-term care services effectively, improving service performance, developing social services, ensuring sustainable financing, and implementing the principle of “funding following the beneficiary.” Additionally, priority support is given to home and community care, allowing older persons to live independently for as long as possible. The strategy is a continuation of the National Strategy for Active Ageing (2015–2020) and responds to demographic, epidemiological, and social trends in Romania. It also addresses issues highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy is set for the period 2023–2030.