Question 5796 — elderly people

Summary

Mr. José Gonzalez draws the attention of the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families to the growing difficulties encountered by seniors living in rural areas, particularly in terms of access to care, support at home and the fight against isolation. The aging of the population is a major challenge for the country and rural areas are particularly affected. In 2021, 7% of people People aged 60 or over living at home were losing their independence, with this rate exceeding 9% in 16, often rural, departments. The distance from medical centers, the desertification of public services and the reduction in transport solutions aggravate the isolation of elderly people and limit their autonomy. Many seniors living in rural areas encounter difficulties accessing care, whether for consultations medical, nursing or home help services. The shortage of health professionals, particularly general practitioners and specialists, as well as the gradual closure of local health establishments, further complicate their care. Furthermore, keeping elderly people at home is becoming a real challenge, due to a lack of suitable structures and a sufficient number of caregivers and of care assistants. Families, often geographically distant, struggle to ensure regular monitoring and existing systems, such as the personalized autonomy allowance (APA) or meal delivery services, although necessary, are not sufficient to meet the real needs of these vulnerable populations. Finally, loneliness and social isolation represent a major problem, with direct consequences on physical and mental health of seniors. The absence of suitable activities, the lack of places to sociate and the difficulty of accessing digital services further widen territorial inequalities. Although some local authorities try to overcome these difficulties by putting in place specific measures, these initiatives often remain limited by budgetary constraints and a lack of support from the State. Also, Mr. Deputy would like to know the concrete measures that the Government intends to implement to improve support for seniors in rural areas. In particular, he asks whether additional resources will be allocated to strengthen access to care, develop home help services and promote local initiatives to combat the isolation of elderly people.

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