Transformation and Upgrading of Social Support System for the Elderly Health Based on Dissipative Structure Theory

Abstract

China has ushered in aging society, even advanced aging society, given its rapid expansion of elder population and world-leading aging rate. As the elderly population ages, the number of elderly people suffering from disability, semi-disability and chronic diseases is also mounting, exacerbating the health problems of the elderly. In order to relieve the pressure of the traditional family, the theory of dissipative structure is employed in this paper to study the social support system for elderly health. How to realize win-win cooperation among government, community, family and individual under the aging background is also elaborated to improve the function and structure of the system.