Measurments of Healthy Ageing
October 31, 2023
Tekst: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with Age and Ageing, the journal of the British Geriatrics Society, has released a Special Issue on Measurements of Healthy Ageing. This Special Issue brings together the work of international professionals and experts from over 40 academic institutions, to identify the best available tools to measure what truly matters to older people – their intrinsic capacity and functional ability.
The Special Issue on Measurements of Healthy Ageing is more than just a repository of novel research; it also serves as a call for collective action to ensure that the needs and voices of older people are recognised and met in healthcare policies and systems. It features the experiences and perspectives of older people from around the globe, presenting a holistic understanding of healthy ageing and inspiring further conversations and research to improve the quality of life of older people.’’
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