Evaluation of the elderly people satisfaction with social programs of active longevity, on the example of the city of Moscow

The aging of the population is a new global problem, which attracts much attention in many countries: the strategies and programs aimed at maintaining the health of people over working age are being developed and implemented.

Aim. Due to the increasing part of the elderly in the total population and the number of state programs implemented in the Russian Federation to support them, it is interesting to evaluate the satisfaction of this target group with active longevity program on the example of the Moscow Longevity Center program.

Materials and methods. The object of the study was the population of retirement age in the South-eastern administrative District (Marjino, Kapotnya) of Moscow. The site was the territorial social centers of the South-Eastern Administrative District of Marjino, Kapotnya. The subject of the study was state social programs for citizens of retirement age. The questionnaire, including 15 closed and 1 open question was created in order to study the satisfaction of citizens of retirement age with active longevity programs.

Results. Social programs for active longevity have a positive effect on citizens of retirement age, which affects their wellbeing, physical and social activities, and also encourages the population to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Conclusion. The study showed that state social programs of supporting citizens of retirement age are an example of effective interagency cooperation, they contribute to improving the quality of the active life of older people and should be actively developed and implemented throughout the Russian Federation.

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