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Demographic aging is a significant phenomenon in Europe, characterized by the increase in the proportion of elderly people in the total population. This trend has major implications for the economies, health systems and social structures of European countries.
It influences the quality of life of the elderly through increased risk of social isolation,financial barriers and increased care needs.
It also puts an important pressure on the health system,generating:
• Increased demand for health services: consultations, hospitalizations and treatments for chronic diseases.
• Insufficiency of human resources: the lack of medical staff specialized in geriatrics affects the quality of the care provided.
• High costs: treatments for chronic diseases, involve substantial expenditure.
• Need for long-term care services: nursing homes, day care centers, home care services are underdeveloped.
Challenges and solutions:
• Investments in health infrastructure:geriatric care centers
• Training medical personnel in geriatrics
• Prevention programs: to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases.
• A sustainable pension system:support the elderly to maintain a decent quality of life.
• Access to support services and home care
Demographic aging is an inevitable process, but through appropriate public policies it can minimize the negative impact on the quality of life and health services.
| Presenting author | Assistant Professor Violeta Francu - Lucian Blaga University - Faculty of Medicine Sibiu, Romania |
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