Analysis On The Orientation Of Government And Market Mechanism In Community Old - Age Service

Aging is a kind of inevitable trend in the world. A lot of countries have stepped into aging societies. China has entered aging society since2000as well. Frankly, China has achieved great development since Chinese government took opening and reform policy in1978. At the same time, Chinese society also experienced big change during this period. In general, Chinese people improve their living standards dramatically because of great achievements of Chinese economy, but the accelerated aging trend of Chinese society has led to a series problems. As smaller family structure and the establishment of socialistic market economy with Chinese characteristics, the Chinese traditional social parents-supporting mode which totally rely on family support is disintegrating gradually. Pension problem is a tough issue for the whole society to deal with. Aged-care at home as a new mode of pension system stick to the basic local condition in China and absorb successful experience of international social parents-supporting especially from developed countries. There are many factors influence on "Aged-care at home". Undoubtedly, government and market mechanism is the two most important factors.Government and market mechanism should play important role in Chinese Aged-care at home system. Given the reality of Chinese society, the government and market mechanism should be integrated each other in Chinese Aged-care at home system to keep delicate balance between efficiency and equality, to meet different needs of older people, to maintain social stability and prosperity.