Healthcare and Elderly Care in Europe: Institutions, Challenges, and Solutions for Better Coordination (Original Publisher)

As European populations age at an unprecedented rate, the demand for coordinated, efficient, and compassionate healthcare services for older adults is rising sharply. Healthcare and Elderly Care in Europe: Institutions, Challenges, and Solutions for Better Coordination provides a deep dive into the structural, policy, and organizational factors shaping elderly care across the continent.

Written by leading scholars and practitioners in health policy, this book serves as a critical resource for healthcare managers, social policymakers, researchers, and students of public health and gerontology. It dissects how health and social care institutions interact—or fail to—and offers innovative models for improving collaboration, communication, and care continuity for Europe’s aging populations.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Cross-National Perspectives: Explores healthcare and elderly care systems across multiple European countries, comparing policies, outcomes, and integration strategies.
• Focus on Coordination: Addresses fragmentation in service delivery and proposes frameworks for better intersectoral coordination.
• Evidence-Based Solutions: Highlights best practices, pilot programs, and reform models based on recent data and case studies.
• Policy-Relevant Insights: Offers practical guidance for designing elderly care systems that are efficient, equitable, and sustainable.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Combines insights from public health, economics, sociology, and healthcare management.

Chapters and Topics Covered:
Includes core chapters on:

• Institutional structures of elderly care in Europe
• Cross-sectoral coordination between health and social care
• Challenges in funding, workforce, and access
• Case studies of integrated care models
• Policy recommendations for long-term care reform

About the Author:
Authored by a team of European health policy experts and academic researchers specializing in aging, social protection, and health system performance, this book reflects cutting-edge thinking and practical solutions for today’s eldercare challenges.

Technical Details:

• Format:  PDF
• File Size: Approx. 6–9 MB
• Language: English
• Device Compatibility: Compatible with all major platforms including Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this book applicable outside Europe or relevant only to EU countries?
A1: While the focus is on European systems, the challenges and solutions presented—especially regarding care coordination, aging populations, and integrated service delivery—are globally relevant and applicable in broader policy contexts.

Q2: Is the book suitable for use in academic and policy-related courses?
A2: Yes. This title is ideal for graduate courses in public health, gerontology, health policy, and social care systems, as well as a reference for policy analysts and healthcare administrators.