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Law on the Elderly

The National Assembly, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Country Resources Older Persons General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans and service standards 23 November 2009 Policy document

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This Law provides for the rights and obligations of the elderly; the responsibilities of families, the State and the society in taking care of, attending to, and bringing into full play the role of, the elderly; and the Vietnam Elderly Association. Taking care of the elderly means caring for their spiritual and material lives, aiming to satisfy their basic food, clothing, lodging, travel and healthcare needs as well as entertainment, recreation, information, communication and learning needs.

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