A government plan to assist seniors in coping with the challenges of ageing is now available online.

The National Seniors Strategy was devised by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors after extensive consultation.

The plan focuses on four key planks: healthy ageing, empowered citizens, age-friendly environments, and community.

This month, Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, said the plan would shape collaborative efforts to boost the health, wellbeing and life quality for seniors and future generations.

Ms Furbert said: “Healthy ageing depends on access to affordable, person-centred long-term care services that assist individuals with daily activities over an extended period.

“To ensure sustainable and effective progress in this sector, a thorough evaluation of health, social and long-term care system funding is essential.”

A project manager will be hired to oversee the implementation and co-ordination of the plan’s aims.

• For more information about the strategy, visitGov.bm/ministry/youth-social-development-and-seniors