OECD

This report provides policy makers with insights and tools to mitigate the challenges of ageing societies and make the most of the opportunities they present. Ageing trends and their impact can be fairly predictable. Cities can take action now to prepare for future demographic changes. Those cities at the forefront in addressing these changes offer useful experiences for others.

Long-term care in Belgium is viewed as a health risk and institutional arrangements reflect a “medical model” of care delivery (as opposed to a welfare model). Belgium’s public health insurance system provides for comprehensive universal coverage for all cost associated with acquiring assistance for daily activities.