
Innovating Care for an Aging Nation: ADB’s Pilot Transforms Elder Support in Vietnam
Published on: Oct. 20, 2025, 10:02 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The ADB-led study, in partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and HelpAge International, piloted a community-based long-term care model that integrated health and social services to help older adults age with dignity. Implemented across Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh provinces, it improved seniors’ well-being, reduced caregiver stress, and strengthened local coordination, offering a blueprint for sustainable elder care in Asia.