老年学与老年病学研究

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The Current Challenges of Health Care for the Elderly

Renato Veras

One fact is known. Without the organization of elderly care and without preparing a plan of care, population aging and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in the Brazilian health sector can no longer be opportunities to become obstacles to the sustainability of the Brazilian health system. In this regard, we emphasize the need for all those involved in the process of organizing the health care of the elderly to be encouraged to rethink the model, with the purpose of building a more humane, participatory and qualified health care system, able to effectively improve the lives of seniors.