The Platform
The Platform
25 April 2022
Numerous physiological changes occur with increasing age, and for older people the risks of experiencing declines in physical and mental capacities increase. These declines often progress and manifest themselves as visual impairment, hearing loss, cognitive decline, malnutrition, mobility loss, depressive symptoms, urinary incontinence and falls. The Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) approach reflects a continuum of care that will help to reorient health and social services towards a more person-centred and coordinated model of care. The findings in this report, which summarise findings from ICOPE's pilot phase, can support governments to recognize the value of responding to the additional resource needs of implementing Integrated Care for Older People as part of efforts towards universal health coverage. With the successful implementation of ICOPE, supported by high levels of grassroots support and stakeholder engagement, we can expect a brighter future for older people around the world.
Integrated Care
Long-term Care
World Health Organization
Global
Civil Society Organization
Health Care
Local Community
Private Sector
Social Care
UN Agency
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