Geriatric Care Issues: An American and an International Perspective

As the global population ages, there is an opportunity to benefit from the increased longevity of a healthy older adult population. Healthy older individuals often contribute financially to younger generations by offering financial assistance, paying more in taxes than benefits received, and providi...

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Published inPrimary care Vol. 44; no. 1; p. e15
Main Authors Sidani, Mohamad A, Reed, Brian C, Steinbauer, Jeffrey
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2017
Subjects
Aged
Dementia - diagnosis
Dementia - therapy
Elder Abuse
Global Health
Health Policy
Health Services for the Aged
Hospice Care
Humans
Quality of Life
United States
Vulnerable Populations
Falls
Polypharmacy
Underserved
Geriatric
Caregiver
Elder abuse
Elderly
Alcohol use
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Summary:As the global population ages, there is an opportunity to benefit from the increased longevity of a healthy older adult population. Healthy older individuals often contribute financially to younger generations by offering financial assistance, paying more in taxes than benefits received, and providing unpaid childcare and voluntary work. Governments must address the challenges of income insecurity, access to health care, social isolation, and neglect that currently face elderly adults in many countries. A reduction in disparities in these areas can lead to better health outcomes and allow societies to benefit from longer, healthier lives of their citizens.
ISSN:1558-299X
DOI:10.1016/j.pop.2016.09.018