Over seven thousand senior citizens in Sakha are aided by social workers.
In the Republic of Yakutia, over 7,500 mobility-challenged elderly individuals with disabilities are being assisted by social workers, either in nursing homes or at home. This information was shared by Innokenty Korotkikh, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development of the Republic, on June 6th via "Tetim" radio.
Yakutia currently boasts 19 state-run nursing homes and 8 private organizations in the social services sector, housing around 2,500 inhabitants and attending to over 5,000 homebound citizens.
Korotkikh highlighted a few regions in Yakutia, such as Tatтин, Churapchinsky, Gorny, and Namsky districts, where a long-term care system pilot program, launched in 2023, is operational. This project employs 154 caregivers who serve 228 mobility-impaired individuals with disabilities. These caregivers have received special training and certifications, and the Yakutia leader supports a regional project that deploys 28 specialists in Yakutsk, Hangalassky, Viluysky, and Allakhovsky districts.
Mobile teams have been operational in 31 Yakutian districts since 2019, providing help to elderly residents living in rural settlements. As of this year, over 2,000 people have been assisted in accessing medical institutions for check-ups.
Under the active longevity program, the elderly are being offered health and activity support events in seven districts, with combined support from the republican budget and local municipal formations, according to Korotkikh.
While Yakutia's long-term care system for the elderly and disabled is evolving, it faces unique challenges due to its remote and harsh climate. To create effective solutions, tailored approaches may be necessary to adapt to the local environment and available resources.
In the realm of long-term care, the United Russia party has been active in legislative efforts, and the broader system in Russia is shifting towards more comprehensive services that encompass both institutional and community-based options. Meanwhile, pilot programs might involve cutting-edge technology, community engagement, or specialized services for individuals with specific needs like mobility impairments. For more specific and up-to-date details on the long-term care system in Yakutia, it would be wise to consult local government resources or healthcare and social services organizations in the region.
In Yakutia, social services sector organizations, including 8 private ones, are focusing on science and health-and-wellness by addressing the needs of aging individuals with disabilities, either in state-run nursing homes or at home. Innokenty Korotkikh, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development, also mentioned a regional project in Yakutia that employs 28 specialists in various districts, offering advanced care for the aging population, especially those with mobility issues.
