Abstract:Abstract:Population ageing has become a global concern. As persons age they are likely to experience multiple changes, declines, and losses, resulting in multifaceted needs. Psychosocial needs are varied and diverse, reflecting the extreme heterogeneity of the older population and the frequent co-morbidity of physical and mental problems. Training of care providers to work with older people requires an interdisciplinary focus, with biological, psychological, and social aspects of ageing as integral parts of th… Show more
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