HEALTHY AGEING IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
HEALTHY AGEING IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

Summary/Abstract: In many countries, the older population represents a considerable portion of the total population. Economic, social, health, educational, cultural and other implications caused by the process of demographic ageing impose the need to undertake serious steps in adjusting society to the novel demographic reality. Public health should continuously monitor developments and find means to improve the health of the elderly, and provide them adequate support and health care in order to help them function independently for as long as possible. Crisis present in the health and social protection systems may result in worsening of the quality of life, but through good planning, and the elderly health promotion concept for healthy ageing, they may become a beneficial social potential, a dynamic and motivated part of society, instead of a burden to the family and community. Elderly programmes have long been part of the Macedonian legislation, duly adapted to the health needs and harmonised with the global and European strategies for sustainable development, the health strategies, the strategies for social inclusion, intergenerational solidarity, active ageing and ageing with dignity. Future policies are focused on providing a wide range of information and activities for self-protection and support, aimed at preventing early disability due to chronic disease or weakening of the general functions in the elderly.

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