ELDERLY CARE IN HUNGARY

Definition of long term care is not yet clear in many countries’ social security systems. The long term care benefits and services do exist and are regulated under different laws of public and private character. The article underlines that both those in need of care as well as their families need social help. In Hungary the law concerning long term care is segmented and complicated. Resources dedicated to long term care needs are not sufficient. Also eligibility to benefits, due to various reasons, are not equal. There is a room for improvement in organization of long term care for the elderly in Hungary.