Public policies and aging. An approach in Latin America and the Caribbean

Abstract

Public policies are a set of actions and decisions adopted by the State to address problems or satisfy collective needs. In the context of aging, these policies focus on promoting the quality of life of the older population. Therefore, this article aims to offer a review of public policies and aging in Latin America. This review allows us to investigate social security, social assistance and health policies, which are essential to provide comprehensive care to the elderly in Latin America.