Draft standards released for care of elderly

The Ministry of Civil Affairs has published a draft of national service standards for institutions that care for the elderly, and is seeking public comment.

The draft, which was released on Oct 17, includes a series of requirements to protect the rights of the elderly and ensure quality of service. It covers areas such as catering, psychological support, education, nursing, medical care and hospice care.

The public can make suggestions about the draft by phone or email before Nov 12.