Priority should be given to investment in and development of the gerontology system nationwide. A unified network of elderly nursing centers needs to be developed and managed, based on the actual needs and conditions of each locality. Training courses for gerontology nurses need to be formulated and conducted in line with the new demand for human resources for the elderly care network and with the actual local conditions in each time period. Basic principles and approaches of healthcare for the elderly need to be incorporated into training programs for medical students, nurses, and other medical staff