Panorama of Aging and Care for Dependency in Costa Rica
Author / Authors: Nadin Medellín, Patricia Jara Maleš y Mauricio Matus-LópezPublication date: 02/10/2020
There is a growing demand for dependency care services in Costa Rica, due to the aging of the population and the presence of chronic diseases. Estimates based on the National Survey on Disability, around 280 thousand people face difficulties to autonomously perform basic activities of daily life. Costa Rica is ready to move quickly in building a national system of long-term care, an issue that is already included in the public agenda. This technical note is part of a series of studies on aging and care services for dependent people in Latin America.
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Type edition: Other publicationsCoordinator: EUROsociAL+
Language: Spanish
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Section: Studies
Series: Learning about social cohesion
Number: 3
Type of publication: Other publications
Area: Social policies
Keyword: Aging, dependency, attention to dependency, social inclusion, Latin America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica
SDG: Good health & well-being, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals