Un proceso adecuado de envejecimiento es un logro para la salud pública, sin embargo, muchos de los adultos mayores requerirán mayor atención de parte del sistema de salud al que pertenecen. Bajo este contexto, el primer nivel de atención normalmente es el primer lugar de contacto que tienen los paci...
This handbook draws on the work of the many people around the world dedicated to the care and support of older people. The primary intended audience for this handbook is health and social care workers in the community and in primary care settings. The guidance in this handbook will help community health...
Health of the Elderly,
Integral Healthcare Practice,
Primary Health Care,
Cognitive Dysfunction/therapy,
Mobility Limitation,
Malnutrition/therapy,
Hearing Loss/rehabilitation,
Depressive Disorder/therapy,
Caregivers,
Vision Disorders/rehabilitation,
Health Services for the Aged/standards,
Geriatric Assessment/methods,
Patient-Centered Care,
Healthy Aging
The provision of integrated care is key for older people. The WHO Guidelines on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) propose evidence-based recommendations for health care professionals to prevent, slow or reverse declines in the physical and mental capacities of older people. These recommendations r...
