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Action Area 3

Action Area 3. Deliver person-centered integrated care and primary health services responsive to older people


Health systems need to be prepared to deliver high quality health care for older people that is integrated among providers and settings and one that is linked to the sustainable provision of long-term care. Integrating health and social sectors in a person-centered approach is key to achieve better care for older adults. In addition, the vision of implementing services driven by maintaining and improving the functional ability of older individuals is essential to achieve healthy aging.

Virtual Courses

PAHO has developed a virtual course, titled the “International Accreditation of Competencies in Health Care for Older Persons (ACAPEM),” specifically for primary care health professionals. It consists of three progressive levels. This course is divided into three levels, from most minor to most complex: ACAPEM-Basic, ACAPEM-Intermediate, and ACAPEM-Advanced. The primary and intermediate levels are available on PAHO’s Virtual Campus for Public Health.In this section, you will find information on the current population situation and projections throughout the region. This part includes an analysis of the demographic and social situation, as well as its magnitude and economic impact in the different countries.

Related Documents

Context and Demographics

Functional and Sensory Health

Health Systems & Access

https://iris.paho.org/items/1b7eabda-526f-4395-9df8-454c2bacd9ce

https://iris.paho.org/bitstreams/92e64620-e896-4b8a-ab73-496da5d13575/download

Inclusion of Older People in Emergency Planning: Perspectives During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

 

Integrated Care & ICOPE

ICOPE handbook (mobile application for implementation)

The ICOPE Handbook App, based on the first edition of ICOPE handbook helps implement ICOPE in primary care including community by providing an interactive step-by-step approach following the care pathways The App also generates a printable summary of the resulting assessments, interventions, and a care plan.

Download the App

Other Programs & Tools

Mitigating the Indirect Impacts of COVID-19 on Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent, and Ageing Health Services: Lessons Learned from the Experience of Brazil

https://iris.paho.org/items/1e17abc0-e6dd-41c8-85ab-f5b8ad5d88da

 

Vivifrail: Program on physical exercise for the prevention of frailty and falls in the elderly

Diabfrail LatAm: Program on exercise and education in the functional capacity of older persons with diabetes

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