Future-proof health and care systems for the elderly
Future-proof health systems
Challenges and Opportunities
In 2040, a quarter of the Dutch population will be over 65 years old. This ageing population brings challenges and opportunities. Health is important to capitalise on these opportunities. However, older people increasingly suffer from chronic conditions, while the working population is shrinking and the demand for care is increasing.
It is essential to adapt our health and care systems to this new reality. Resilience is needed.
Our approach
Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health offers a comprehensive approach for future-proof health and care systems. We focus on three levels:
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Health policy and institutional frameworks: Investigating the impact of legislation, regulations and financial arrangements on health and well-being;
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Environments: Exploring how physical, social and cultural environments influence the health of older people and aiming for less inequality;
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Innovative interventions: Developing and testing interventions such as boxing, dancing, volunteering and nature activities that contribute to the well-being of older people.
Research Network
Our network consists of researchers, professionals, policy makers and experts by experience. We use a systems approach, recognizing the complexity and interconnectedness of all phenomena and outcomes we want to study. We actively involve older people in research to ensure relevant and valuable results. Our goal is to support a well-informed and comprehensive approach that includes both health and care systems.
Why join?
The complex challenges of an aging society require an integrated approach to health and care systems. Problems that many older people face are systemic in nature and should be addressed as such. We need research power, professional power, policy power and experience power to understand and solve the challenges.
Join our research network and help us make our health and care systems future-proof!
