Silver Opportunity Case Studies: Experiences with Building Integrated Services for Older Adults around Primary Health Care

Synopsis

Health care systems must be prepared to address the expanding and complex needs of an aging population. Rather than a “silver challenge,†? this situation should be seen as an opportunity to reevaluate and reorganize the health care delivery system holistically. Silver Opportunity Case Studies presents a comprehensive examination of care for older adults in diverse economic and geographic contexts through a collection of country and regional case studies. This collection of case studies complements the synthesis volume of global evidence—Silver Opportunity: Building Integrated Services for Older Adults around Primary Health Care—by offering practical insights for decision-making, sharing knowledge, and encouraging cross-learning. The book provides a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and highlights key issues and current practices at the country level. The overarching goal of the volume is to inform policy makers, health care professionals, and other stakeholders about effective practices for caring for older adults and to support the development of evidence-based policies that enhance their health and well-being.d well-being.

Copyright:

2024

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781464820878

Related ISBNs:

9781464820144

Publisher:

World Bank Publications

Date of Addition:

06/28/24

Copyrighted By:

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Xiaohui Hou

Edited by:

Jigyasa Jigyasa

Edited by:

Feng Zhao