Panorama of Aging and Care for Dependency in Uruguay

Author / Authors: Natalia Aranco y Rita Sorio
Publication date: 01/10/2020

Uruguay is one of the oldest countries in the region. This poses challenges, one of the most pressing is the increased demand for long-term support services. This technical note is part of a series of studies on aging and care services for dependent people in Latin America. This document describes the system, the benefits designed to meet the care demands of the dependent elderly population, its achievements and challenges in Uruguay.

Categories

Type edition: Other publications
Coordinator: EUROsociAL+
Language: Spanish
ISBMN/ISSN:
Section: Studies
Series: Learning about social cohesion
Number: 1
Type of publication: Other publications
Area: Social policies
Keyword: Aging; dependency; attention to dependency; social inclusion; Latin America and the Caribbean; Uruguay
SDG: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals