1. Alzheimer's and Geriatrics in the Middle East.
- Author
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Abyad, Abdulrazak
- Subjects
ALZHEIMER'S disease -- Social aspects ,ALZHEIMER'S patients ,PUBLIC health ,SOCIAL indicators ,GERIATRICS ,AGING & society ,CHARTS, diagrams, etc. ,SOCIAL history - Abstract
Middle Eastern countries have certain cultural, social and economic characteristics in common with similar aspirations. The percentage of elderly in the Middle East is expected to increase with improvement of the health care delivery in the area. Countries of the region, like other developing countries, need to define the policies and programs that will reduce the burden of aging populations on the society and its economy. There is a need to ensure the availability of health and social services for older persons and promote their continuing participation in a socially and economically productive life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2015