Research on the Construction of a Diversified Elderly Care Service System for Empty Nest Elders in Rural China Under the Vision of Rural Revitalization

Abstract

With the advent of China’s aging society, the problems of an aging population, an increasingly elderly population, and empty nests are unavoidable, particularly prominent in rural areas. Based on a preliminary analysis of the current situation through field visits and literature reviews, this study summarizes the existing deficiencies and problems in current rural elderly care policies in China. By focusing on six key aspects—strengthening grassroots efforts, revitalizing local culture, enhancing organizational capacity, attracting the involvement of local elites, and emphasizing talent cultivation—this research proposes a diversified elderly care system for rural empty nesters. This system will be based on government safety nets, family care, and individual responsibility, with the active participation of social forces, aiming to better meet the growing multi-level and diverse health and elderly care needs of rural residents.