Hungary’s Elderly Care: Financing and Workforce Challenges

This workshop will delve into the structure, financing, and challenges of elderly care in Hungary, highlighting the shortcomings in formal care coverage and workforce sustainability. A comparative analysis with Visegrád countries will underscore Hungary's reliance on informal care and lagging LTC expenditure. We will explore recent policy reforms, including the Long-Term Care Strategy 2030, and propose actionable solutions to address workforce shortages, funding gaps, and organisational...