DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE MODELS FOR GERIATRIC HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AGING POPULATIONS

Abstract

The increasing population of the aging population across the globe is exerting tremendous pressure on the healthcare systems. This implies that we should develop long-term strategies of how to deliver healthcare services to the aged. This paper will look at the effectiveness of various models of healthcare delivery tailored to the ageing population specifically focusing on increasing their accessibility, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach, we have examined the healthcare delivery systems of different locations and compared both traditional institutional models and new community-based solutions. The highlights of the results provide evidence of the importance of incorporating multidisciplinary teams, the application of technology in remote monitoring, and better carer support systems. The research also reveals the significance of the personalised care plans towards the physical and mental health needs of older adults. The results show that a hybrid paradigm that is a combination of hospital-based care with acute diseases and home-based services with chronic disease management is the best towards sustainable geriatric healthcare. Such issues as resources distribution, training of healthcare personnel, and policy implementation are also discussed. This provides a complete view of what must be done to enhance care delivery among geriatrics. These findings contribute to the discussion of the future of elderly care and provide useful recommendations to the politicians and professionals involved in the health sector.