Policy Address

Assistance for the Elderly

70.    The ageing population is another challenge we must address.  The number of people aged 65 or above is expected to increase to 2.17 million by 2033, or two and a half times the present figure.  By then, one in four persons in Hong Kong will be in this group.  Individuals, families and society should share the responsibility for taking care of our elderly people.

 

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