In putting this Special Issue together, we called for papers that explored the intersection of
primary health care and the health and well-being of older people. We were interested in …

This chapter examines the role of primary health care in the health of older people. As
background to the chapter we discuss how primary health care operates in Australia, the …

The importance of providing integrated, holistic and cohesive primary carefor older people
has been increasingly emphasized in recent policy initiatives and directives in the UK …

The aim of this chapter is to introduce you to older people in Australian society by exploring
their health and the factors that influence their health through a primary healthcare (PHC) …

Healthcare for older people in residential care â•’ who cares? Page 1 Healthcare for older
people in residential care - who cares? Leon Flicker Increasing needs should be met with …

As the population ages in Australia, consistent with global trends, it becomes crucial to
maintain good population health. The global trends in ageing are themselves the result of …

Dear editor, I read with interest the well written editorial piece by Dr Currie1 which
highlighted the need to tackle the challenging issue of ageing positively head on. Here in …

As the population ages in Australia, it becomes crucial to maintain good population health.
The population profile has significantly changed over the last decade, with the older …

Abstract Primary Care for Older People is a contemporary reference work on health
problems in later life written exclusively by primary care professionals for primary care …

Aims: To gain a triangulated understanding of the healthcare and social requirements of
community dwelling over 65-year-olds in the Macarthur region of Southwest Sydney …