The Concept of Active Longevity in Russia’s Policy on Aging
Martynova, L. (2023). The Concept of Active Longevity in Russia’s Policy on Aging. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2023.2265768
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Ikääntymisen ja hoivan tutkimuksen huippuyksikköResurssiviisausyhteisöHyvinvoinnin tutkimuksen yhteisöYhteiskuntapolitiikkaCentre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and CareSchool of Resource WisdomSchool of WellbeingSocial and Public PolicyCopyright
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Since the 1960s, the goal of active longevity has been mentioned repeatedly in Russian policy documents on aging and aging-related research. Analyzing current policy documents revealed divergences in the ways the term was interpreted, which in turn allowed for aging policy to develop in more than one direction. One policy development path considers active longevity to be more or less synonymous with the active aging concept. It focuses on older people’s potential, and measures policy progress according to the Active Longevity Index (ALI). Another takes a more holistic approach, seeing active longevity as a policy goal in itself, alongside healthy aging, employment, social participation, and older people’s contribution to society in ways that suit them. The latter approach accords with previous policy implementations in Russia and with extensive research data collected from various Russian regions since the 1940s. Preliminary observations on active longevity policy implementations show progress in health-care development and multiple opportunities for older people` social participation. However, data on older people’s employment and life expectancy challenge the effectiveness of policy and cast doubt on the reliability of the ALI. A more flexible approach and the application of accumulated data and knowledge may assist in achieving active longevity policy goals.
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