title: Caring for the elderly: problems and priorities.
abstract: In view of the projected massive increase in the number of the very aged, all health-care agencies, professionals and the government must develop an acceptable strategy of care. With a positive attitude towards aging based on facts and knowledge, the burden of such a demographic change can be minimized. Perhaps a dedicated government department or even a separate ministry may be useful.
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Banerjee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006292:Health Priorities; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011158:Population Growth; D006113:United Kingdom