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Migrant workforce in the long-term care sector of developed countries. A case study: Italy
Kambale Mastaki Jérome
Received: March 06, 2026 | Published: March 20, 2026
Citation: Kambale Mastaki J. Migrant workforce in the long-term care sector of developed countries. A case study: Italy. J Pediatr Neonatal Care. 2026;16(1):26-28. DOI: 10.15406/jpnc.2026.16.00614
Abstract
The ongoing, constant, and progressive aging of the world’s population is more pronounced in wealthy countries in both the West and other parts of the world. Italy is undoubtedly one of the countries most affected. This sociodemographic phenomenon is accompanied by numerous problems, particularly in the areas of health, economics, and social welfare. The care of the elderly is a good example of this. In Italy, the elderly care sector is largely informal, relying on family resources and, to a large extent, on immigrant workers. These immigrant workers are often female, poorly paid, many of them without formal employment contracts, and living with the elderly people they care for.
Keywords: aging, wealthy countries, long term care sector, immigrant workers, Italy
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