1 March 2014

How do we look after the increasing elderly population? suggestions from Deloitte

Better care for frail older people: Working differently to improve care
Deloitte Centre of Health Solutions, 2014
  • A discussion of the challenges in caring for the increasing numbers of frail older people suggests that improvements are needed on three fronts: physical and mental healthcare, social care and place of care.
  • The report covers four key themes: the extent and impact of changing demographics, the barriers to ensuring health and social care is fit for purpose, new approaches and models of care, the improvements needed in each place of care and suggests several solutions to help tackle the challenges in caring for frail older people
  • The report includes key facts on figures around the elderly population in Britain.