Download or read book Improving the Quality of Life of Elderly Persons in Situations of Dependency written by Eamon O'Shea and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New policy responses are needed to address the many challenges posed by the ageing of populations throughout Europe, in terms of social security systems, health care, family formation, employment and education. A group of specialists has been established to examine all the aspects of the life of dependent elderly persons, including the needs of carers, care systems for sufferers from dementia, dependent elderly persons' integration in society, their participation in the life of the community and the prevention of dependence. This report argues in favour of providing integrated, multi-disciplinary, fair and accessible services which focus on individuals and respect their views in a spirit of solidarity between the generations at family, local community and national levels.