According to information from the workshop, Vietnam has officially entered the population aging process since 2021 and is ranked among the countries with the fastest population aging rate in the world. The rapid increase in the elderly population means increasing health and social challenges, leading to an urgent need for support services, especially high-quality long-term care services for the elderly.
In addition, the data also shows that the average Vietnamese elderly person is currently living with many chronic diseases, requiring specialized and continuous care. Meanwhile, the traditional family model is gradually changing, along with work and life pressures, significantly limiting the ability of children and grandchildren to provide comprehensive care at home. This promotes the development of a professional and systematic care service industry.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Mr. Tran Ngoc Liem, Director of VCCI - Ho Chi Minh City Branch, emphasized the objective of the event: "The workshop is organized to gather experts, policy makers, businesses and stakeholders to discuss development potential, current challenges and opportunities to improve the quality of care services, especially through professionalizing the care staff. We believe that this is a strategic step that not only contributes to improving the quality of life for the elderly but also opens up a potential socio -economic sector".
Within the framework of the workshop, the Project on Developing Human Resources for Elderly Care – GRACE was officially announced. The project was launched with the goal of developing high-quality human resources in the field of elderly care, which means expanding career opportunities for middle-aged workers and encouraging strong participation of the private sector in the care service industry. The project activities are expected to be implemented in 18 months, from June 2025 to December 2026.
GRACE is not only a training project, but also aims to build an ecosystem to support sustainable development for the non-medical care profession. In particular, care workers, especially middle-aged workers, will have easier access to formal vocational training programs, find suitable jobs and, more importantly, be recognized professionally and socially. The project is expected to contribute to shaping a new career field with profound humanity, sustainable development prospects and playing an increasingly important role in society.
The workshop was participated by experts from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Home Affairs, as well as representatives of businesses and mass organizations such as the Central Association of the Elderly, Vietnam Women's Union of Ho Chi Minh City... The workshop ended with a lively discussion and engagement to action from all parties, opening a promised new chapter for the Vietnamese elderly care service industry, towards a society where the elderly are comprehensively cared for and caregivers are duly recognized.
Source: https://cand.com.vn/y-te/huong-toi-viec-nguoi-cao-tuoi-duoc-cham-soc-toan-dien-i773817/
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