How implementable are suggested policy options according to Finnish policymakers and stakeholders?

Abstract Introduction The demographic shift due to population ageing is a global phenomenon, which has both economic and societal implications. In the SustAgeable project, we are seeking solutions that ensure people's health and well-being, and secure the financial sustainability of health and welfare services in the future. Based on Cylus, Figueras & Normand (2019), we examine four different categories of policy options that can be used to respond to the challenges of population ageing: 1. Policies to promote healthy and active ageing, 2. Policies to promote cost-effective health and long-term care services, including digitalisation and care integration, 3. Policies to support paid and unpaid work, and 4. Policies to support acceptable, equitable and efficient funding and income transfers. Aims and methods We conducted a series of group interviews to explore how implementable the suggested policy options are according to Finnish policymakers and stakeholders. The interviews focused on how policymakers and stakeholders perceive the desirability and feasibility of the various approaches in response to population ageing. We conducted three online group interviews, all held via the Teams platform in Spring 2025. Each session included 6-8 participants representing national or local level policymakers, social and healthcare professionals, and service users. Data was analysed with content analysis. Results/ Discussion We will present the results of these research interviews at the conference. As preliminary findings, it can be stated that various health promotion measures were considered effective means to reduce the future demand for health and care services among older people. However, there was considerable discussion about how these measures can be successfully implemented.