The Situation of Older Persons in Myanmar

Any parts of this publication may be reproduced for non-profit purposes unless indicated otherwise. Please clearly credit HelpAge International and send us a copy of the reprinted article or a web link. HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. The situation of older persons in Myanmar II This document is the outcome of a national research on the situation of older people in Myanmar, carried out in 2012. The study was conducted with the partnership, encouragement and facilitation of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, while UNFPA provided valuable support and information. It is expected that this study will inform social and economic policies, especially those related to increasing income, expanding human security and reducing poverty among older people, their families and communities. Michigan. He led the design and data analysis, as well as the writing of this publication. We also acknowledge the team from Myanmar Survey Research who carried out the field work in a professional and timely manner. There is a rapid demographic change occurring all over the world due to high quality health care services, a rise in expected human life span, and a decrease in birth rate as a result of family planning. The rising older people ratio is an opportunity as well as a challenge. Countries that are yet to be ready for social protection, particularly the developing countries, are more likely to be experiencing this issue. At this moment, the elderly care services are no longer being carried out as normal social welfare services and a focus should be placed on ensuring elderly right-based services. The income security, dignity and participation of older people should be considered. We need to realise the real situation of older people in order to develop policies and plans for elderly care services. With the intention of filling the gap, the situational analysis on the elderly population has been done with the cooperation between the Department of Social Welfare and HelpAge International. This survey will significantly contribute to Myanmar's future planning on elderly care.