National Policy on Older Person
Bangladesh Association for the Aged & Institute of Geriatric Medicine
Country Resources
Older Persons General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans and service standards
Bangladesh
1 January 2010
Policy document
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Description
This policy document outlines the goals and objectives for government in crafting legislation and systems targeted at and accessible to the older person.The document recognises the contribution of older persons and their right to active aging.
Topics include:
Social Security
Property rights
Poverty reduction
Financial security & healthcare
It also deals with more specific topics such as older persons with HIV and the effect of climate change on the elderly population.
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