US$3B Care Package Proposed for Taiwan's Super-Aged Population
President Lai Ching-te announced a proposed budget of nearly US$3 billion for the long-term care of Taiwan's growing elderly population as the country attains "super-aged society" status.
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00:00President Tsai Ing-wen has announced a proposed budget of nearly US$3 billion to provide long-term
00:06care for Taiwan's aging population.
00:09This year, the population is 870, and by the end of the year, it will be 927.
00:15Don't underestimate the 6% of the population.
00:18How to put it?
00:19If you want to get in, you have to work hard.
00:21The President has the heart to promote Taiwan's health goal.
00:25The proposal comes as Taiwan moves toward becoming a super-aged society, with over 20%
00:31of its population expected to be 65 years or older.
00:35The country's national health care system has struggled to keep up with the demographic
00:39shift.
00:40Funding would go toward improving services and relief for family caregivers.