This master’s thesis examines the challenges facing the long-term care system in Slovenia, which are exacerbated by demographic changes, the growing needs of the elderly population, and limited financial and human resources. The purpose of the research is to analyze the key shortcomings of the Slovenian model, assess the impact of the Long-Term Care Act (ZDOsk-1), and, through a comparative analysis of Denmark and the Netherlands, formulate proposals for improvements aimed at greater accessibility, quality, and sustainability of services. The methodological approach combines content analysis of national and international documents, a normative assessment of legislation, and a comparative method Semi-structured interviews with stakeholders supplement the theoretical findings with empirical insights from practice. The results show that the system is characterized by legal ambiguity, underfunding, staff shortages, and fragmented responsibilities. Denmark and the Netherlands offer several transferable solutions, such as decentralized implementation, stable funding, personal budgets, digitization, and support for informal caregivers. This thesis contributes to the development of the field with a multidimensional analytical framework and a set of proposals tailored to the Slovenian context.
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