Elder care seen as a key concern in a graying nation

Plans put forward to address challenges

China will stage its largest annual political and legislative events - the "two sessions" - starting on Thursday. China Daily takes a close look at a series of likely hot topics and catchphrases during the sessions.

Today's catchphrase - Aging population - The aging of China's population is progressing rapidly, with the number of people aged 60 and older expected to expand to one-third of the population by the middle of the century. But healthcare services for the elderly, such as rehabilitative and hospice services, are lacking in many places in China. Measures are being taken to cope with the challenges, such as encouraging the integration of elderly care with healthcare services to ensure that the elderly receive proper care.