Comprehensive Services for Senior Citizens Introduced

As of 2025, the amendments to the Law on Senior Citizens have come into effect, introducing a new type of support called “Comprehensive Services” for the older peoples. Under this framework, a holistic assessment of seniors’ physical, cognitive, health, and social conditions will be conducted, based on which tailored services will be provided.

Through the comprehensive assessment, elderly individuals experiencing relatively poor health conditions and requiring care will be enrolled in specialized care services. These include day care, home-based services, and temporary or long-term institutional care.

Meanwhile, elderly who are relatively healthy and capable of living independently will have access to services that promote active aging at dedicated centers. These services encompass information and referral, physical exercise, healthy nutrition programs, various training sessions, psychological counseling and support, volunteer activities, as well as cultural and recreational events such as dance and arts programs.

Selection of private entities and non-governmental organizations to deliver these services is being organized by provincial and district social welfare departments. Nationwide, around 40 organizations have already been contracted and commenced operations, while some provinces and districts are continuing their selection processes.

Senior citizens can obtain detailed information on where and how to access these services from social workers in their respective khoroos and soums, as well as from provincial and district labour and social welfare agencies.