ABSTRACT

This chapter presents the unique Polish situation as far as migration, ageing and elderly care are concerned. It discusses relationship between migration and the impact this phenomenon has on the elderly care regime in Poland. The chapter focuses on Polish migrants who have left the country, and the new challenges that this poses against the emerging literature on transnationalism and care. It concludes with a few policy recommendations. Care obligations towards elderly parents are adjusted to the possibilities of migrating children. Migration from Poland has a substantial impact on the demographic situation of the country, but also on families and the role that family members who stayed in the country play as far as care for older people is concerned. There are comparatively fewer migrants from other countries in Poland than in other European countries. It is important to explain to the society that migrants can make a significant contribution to the elderly care sector.