SIBILITY AND HEALTH SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN UKRAINE

Abstract

Introduction. Healthcare for the elderly in Ukraine is currently an urgent societal issue. As our nation ages, it becomes increasingly important to focus on supporting and ensuring the well-being of the older generation. Like many other countries, Ukraine faces various challenges in meeting the healthcare needs of its elderly citizens. Research on social responsibility and support in this context has the potential to help identify gaps in the current systems and develop effective strategies to ensure the health and quality of life of the elderly population in Ukraine. This will provide a better understanding of the role of public policy, public initiatives, and healthcare services in providing adequate support for the older generation. A comprehensive study of the state of health of the elderly population in Ukraine under the conditions of war becomes a vital tool for decision-making by policymakers, the provision of healthcare services, and the work of humanitarian organizations. It underscores the unique challenges facing this social group and emphasizes the urgent need for targeted support and intervention. Additionally, it will contribute to addressing the specific needs of the elderly population and directing efforts towards creating a more inclusive and healthy society. Goal. Identifying specific health issues, social dynamics, and support systems for older people, including those affected by war. The research aims to inform humanitarian efforts, promote social responsibility, and ultimately enhance the health and well-being of older individuals. Structural methods, comparative analysis, empirical reliance on data, abstract-logical generalization, as well as statistical and sociological methods were used to solve this scientific problem. The results. he main trends regarding the aging of the population of Ukraine have been identified. The main risks for the health of the elderly in war conditions have been identified and described. The role of social responsibility in maintaining the health of the elderly has been clarified. The main types of support for the elderly, as well as the directions for their implementation in maintaining health, have been determined. Conclusions. Ensuring a quality life for older people, including health care, social participation, and protection from discrimination, is a moral imperative. Ensuring a quality life for older people, including health care, social participation and protection from discrimination, is a moral imperative. Given the challenging situation in Ukraine, it is imperative for the government, civil society organizations, and the international community to collaborate in providing comprehensive support to the elderly. This support should encompass access to healthcare and social services while also contributing to the reconstruction of the economy and infrastructure to enhance their quality of life. Keywords: health, elderly people, population aging, social responsibility, social support. war, Ukraine.