Abstract: In the trend of aging, with the prolongation of the life expectancy and the change of the family structure, disability, empty nest old man and the old people who live alone show a momentum of blowout, and the elderly long-term care needs become more and more urgent. In this context, the traditional family care function is increasingly weakened, and community, institutions and other social care insurance are not perfect. The elderly’s long-term care needs and supply have been out of balance. This imbalance is reflected not only in the supply and demand, but also in the supply and demand structure. How to take measures from the supply side to ensure the balance of supply and demand of long-term care services is of great significance to the long-term care of the elderly in our country. This article is based on four aspects: family care, community care, institutional care and long-term care insurance, so as to provide constructive suggestions for the balanced development of supply and demand of long-term care services for the elderly in China.

Key words: supply and demand balance, long-term care, family allowance, community care, institutions care, long-term care insurance