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Intergenerational solidarity and caregiving.

C Tesch-Römer¹

¹Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen Manfred-von-Richthofen-Str. 2 12101 Berlin, Germany. tesch-roemer@dza.de

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Summary

This paper explores caregiving and intergenerational solidarity, analyzing theoretical models and the German long-term care insurance system. It also introduces the OASIS European research project on solidarity and service systems.

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Gerontology
Public Policy

Background:

Caregiving is a critical aspect of societal well-being.
Intergenerational solidarity is essential for sustainable social structures.
The increasing need for care necessitates robust support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted nature of caregiving.
To analyze caregiving challenges through theoretical models.
To examine the German long-term care insurance and the OASIS project.

Main Methods:

Literature review of caregiving aspects.
Application of general theoretical models to caregiving.
Description of the German long-term care insurance system.

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Presentation of the OASIS European research project framework.

Main Results:

Identification of key caregiving challenges and their societal impact.
Theoretical frameworks provide insights into caregiving dynamics.
The German long-term care insurance represents a significant policy development.
The OASIS project outlines a European approach to intergenerational solidarity and service systems.

Conclusions:

Understanding caregiving and intergenerational solidarity is crucial for policy development.
Theoretical analysis aids in addressing caregiving complexities.
The German model and OASIS project offer valuable insights for European social policy.
Further research is needed to strengthen intergenerational support systems.