The state of psychogeriatrics in Europe: challenges and opportunities in six European countries

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Lia Fernandes (Author) FMUP; Mateos, R (Author) Other; Engedal, K (Author) Other; von Gunten, A (Author) Other; Stek, ML (Author) Other; Ramakrishnan, A (Author) Other; Ihl, R (Author) Other; Wang, HL (Author) Other; Mintzer, J (Author) Other; Brodaty, H (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Psychogeriatrics

Vol. 27

Pages: 1243-1246

ISSN: 1041-6102

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 6 Citations

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-DEY

DOI: 10.1017/s1041610214002191

Abstract (EN): With the increase in aging all over the world, and the elderly population nearly tripling from 524 million (8% of the world's population) in 2010 to 1.5 billion (16% of the world's population) in 2050, we will face new challenges and opportunities in providing healthcare. In 2050, it is estimated that Europe will see an increase of 70% in elderly population aged over 65 years, and 170% in those aged over 80 years (World Health Organization (WHO), 2011). It is vital to respond to the needs of this emerging population and the consequent rise in chronic diseases, especially dementia and mental health disorders, which will overload the healthcare system, as well as raise health and social costs, and demand new policies from national governments (World Health Organization, 2012). We urgently need to know how to organize healthcare for elderly people in the years to come. Copyright © International Psychogeriatric Association 2014.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4