Elevating Senior Lives through Comprehensive Geriatric Care
We’re on a journey to make elder care better worldwide. The World Health Organization has some big goals for this. They want places where elders live to be more friendly, care to be more connected, and long-term care systems to be stronger1.
Some parts of Europe are just starting to focus on care for the elderly. They have challenges, like not enough trained doctors and limited education programs1. But, there is good news. Orthogeriatrics is moving ahead, and now, doctors and elderly patients work together to set health goals1.
In the U.S., we’re working to make health systems better for the elderly. We want to focus on what’s important, manage medications well, keep the mind healthy, and help elderly adults move easily2. At the same time, people are starting to see how important palliative care is. It makes life better for those with serious illnesses and their families2.
FAQ
What are the WHO’s priorities for a Decade of Healthy Aging?
What are the challenges faced in geriatric medicine in Europe?
How can we support the aging population and their caregivers?
What are the key focus areas in elderly care and geriatric medicine?
How can we improve access to quality geriatric healthcare?
Source Links
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8304813/ – The Relevance and Added Value of Geriatric Medicine (GM): Introducing GM to Non-Geriatricians
- https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/8/6/106 – Enriching Lives: Geriatricians’ Mission of Supportive Care for Older Persons