Towards Active Ageing in Romania

Keywords: demography , elderly , active ageing , Romania

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Authors:
  • Simona Maria STĂNESCU, PhD., Habil. Senior Researcher, Affiliation: Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy;
  • Simona MIHAIU, PhD., Senior Researcher, Affiliation: Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy;
  • Constanța COSTACHE, PhD. Student, Affiliation: School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy – SCOSAAR, Romania;
Pages: 113 : 119
Abstract: The paper analyses the active ageing in Romania as a potential solution within current demographic context. The paper is structured in three parts analyzing: introduction, the complex process of ageing, the social assistance for vulnerable elderly, and active ageing, and conclusions. From the methodological point of view, the paper is based on literature review and secondary analysis of two data bases: UN population division, and National Institute of Statistics. Conclusions emphases the key role played by active ageing in efficiently facing current demographic challenges.
JEL classification: I31, I38, J14, J18

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I31, I38, J14, J18