Silver Opportunity Case Studies: Experiences with Building Integrated Services for Older Adults Around Primary Health Care

Health care systems must be prepared to address the expanding and complex needs of an aging population. Rather than a ’silver challenge, ’ this should be seen as an opportunity to reevaluate and reorganize the healthcare delivery system holistically. This book presents a comprehensive examination of care for older adults in diverse economic and geographical contexts through a collection of country and regional case studies. It complements the synthesis volume of global evidence -- Silver Opportunity: Building Integrated Services for Older Adults around Primary Health Care -- by offering practical insights for decision-making, sharing knowledge, and encouraging cross-learning. The book provides a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and highlights key issues and current practices at the country level. The overarching goal of the volume is to inform policy makers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders about effective practices for caring for older adults, and to support the development of evidence-based policies that enhance their health and well-being

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization’s activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.