The kick-off meeting for the community project of implementing the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" was held in Beijing, marking a new chapter in the cause of elderly health
On March 18th, in order to actively promote healthy aging and pay attention to and improve the nutritional level of the elderly in the community, The kick-off meeting for the community project of implementing the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" was grandly held in the multi-functional hall of the New Media Building of People's Daily. The event was jointly organized by the Elderly Medical Institution Management Branch of the China Geriatrics Society, the Grid Branch of the China Communications Industry Association, and the Elderly Care Industry Association of Dongcheng District, Beijing, and was hosted by Meijia Meihu Elderly Care Services (Beijing) Co., LTD. Nearly 200 people, including leaders, experts, scholars and community workers, gathered together at this meeting to witness this significant moment and offer suggestions for the development of the elderly health cause.
Chen Zheng, vice president of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, emphasized the crucial role of nutritional health management in the health of the elderly. As people age, their physical functions gradually decline. Nutrition is of vital importance to them, not only for maintaining their physical functions but also for preventing chronic diseases and improving their quality of life. At the same time, Vice President Chen pointed out that the pilot project of implementing the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" in communities is an important measure to actively respond to the challenges of aging and improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Yan Xiaozheng, director and secretary-general of the Healthy China Project Management Committee, also pointed out at the meeting that nutritional management plays a crucial role in restoring and maintaining the metabolic functions of the elderly. At present, metabolic chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension and hyperglycemia are relatively common among the elderly, and scientific and reasonable nutritional management can solve these problems from the root. By adjusting their diet structure and rationally combining nutrients, the elderly can improve their metabolic conditions and reduce the risk of diseases.
Jia Ning, deputy director of the Health Commission of Dongcheng District, Beijing, pointed out: Population aging is a major issue in social development. As of 2023, the proportion of the population aged 60 and above in Dongcheng District has exceeded 21%, and the demand for health services among the elderly is becoming increasingly prominent. The Dongcheng District Health Commission has been carrying out a series of work with the goal of healthy aging. The pilot project of the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" in Dongcheng District is a crucial step for the district to deepen elderly health services. It is highly consistent with the district's policy of integrating medical care and elderly care. We look forward to the joint efforts of all parties to enhance the nutrition management services for the elderly.
Liu Jing, deputy director of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Dongcheng District, Beijing, also affirmed the achievements and value of the pilot program of the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" in Beixinqiao Sub-district, Dongcheng District, in her speech. She expressed the hope that the project would continue to be implemented in Dongcheng District and contribute to the happy life of the elderly there.
Zhang Jinping, the general director of the Geriatric Medical Institution Management Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, introduced that nutritional management is the foundation for maintaining life, slowing down functional decline, preventing chronic diseases and treating diseases. By formulating service standards and implementing them, and with the joint efforts of medical teams and community teams, we ensure that the nutrition management services for the elderly are standardized, professional and credible. This service model has leading and innovative significance.
Gao Jianwu, the chief expert of the Grid Management Branch of the China Communications Industry Association, introduced that Dongcheng District, as the pioneer of the grid management model and a pilot area for the implementation of the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards", represents another innovation in the "grid-based socialized service model". He expressed high expectations for this project and looks forward to working together to deepen, refine and improve it! Contribute to the refinement and quality improvement of elderly services in the community from the perspective of nutrition and health.
Yu Guihong, director of the Elderly Livable and Health-Preserving Professional Committee of the China Association of Aging Industry, advocated in her speech that everyone should establish a positive and healthy view of aging, change the notion that the elderly population is a burden on society, and at the same time shared many cases of "practical activities for Elderly Talents Creating Aging", fully verifying the concept that "the wisdom and experience of the elderly are the driving force of social development".
Gong Lihua, the executive director of the Project Management Center of the Healthy China Project, summarized the pilot experience of the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Community Pilot Project" in Beixinqiao Sub-district during her experience sharing. She also elaborated on how the project safeguards the health of the elderly in the community through practical cases and released the series of upcoming work of the project: The launch of the community elderly nutrition intervention public welfare campaign and the establishment of the nutrition management service center, among other work contents. Gradually improve the nutrition management services for the elderly in the community and build a community support system for the nutrition and health of the elderly in a grid-based working mode.
Du Yuguo, director of the Elderly Care Department of the Seventh Medical Center of the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, also shared from a clinical practice perspective the significance of nutrition in maintaining the health of the elderly and introduced the in-hospital nutrition management. At the same time, he pointed out that the incidence of malnutrition among elderly inpatients is higher after discharge. Therefore, he suggested attaching importance to and strengthening the nutrition management and services for the elderly in the community.
To further implement the integration of medical care and elderly care, the community Elderly nutrition Management Service Consortium was officially established at the meeting. Four hospitals, namely the Seventh Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Puren Hospital, Hepingli Hospital and Chuiyangliu Hospital, held a pairing ceremony with 26 community elderly care stations in Dongcheng District. Next, the two paired parties will establish a close cooperative relationship and jointly provide more scientific and convenient medical and elderly care services for the elderly.
The successful holding of the kick-off meeting for the community project of implementing the "Community Elderly Nutrition Management Service Standards" is of great significance. It aims to take nutrition management as a breakthrough point to improve the health service support system for the elderly. By integrating resources from multiple parties such as medical care, communities and families, a comprehensive and multi-level health service network is constructed, enabling the elderly to enjoy high-quality nutrition and health services in the community and truly achieving healthy aging. This not only helps to improve the quality of life of the elderly and reduce the burden on families and society, but also opens a new chapter for the development of the elderly health cause in our country. It is believed that with the joint efforts of all parties, China's elderly health cause will achieve even more brilliant accomplishments, enabling every elderly person to enjoy a healthy and happy life in their later years.