Abstract
Geriatric doctors are considered the specialist of aging and the aging process. However, the number of geriatric doctors in many countries with high numbers of aging adults is limited and, in some cases, is waning. This paper focuses on the case of Italy to explore the reasons for the reductions in the number of geriatricians and geriatric department and their effects on the organization of long-term care at the national level.
Presenters
Francesca DegiuliAssociate Professor, Social Sciences and History, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Geriatricians, Long-term care organization, Aging process, Medical doctors
