Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Novel comprehensive age care services in Egypt

International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology

July 08-10, 2014 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore Conference Center, USA

Amin Amin

Accepted Abstracts: J Gerontol Geriat Res

Abstract:

Age care services in Egypt are progressing towards a comprehensive approach to promoting successful aging despite chronic illness. This change is driven by many factors including older persons? desire to receive health care at home, notorious poor outcomes of hospitalization and institutionalization, availability of large pool of formal caregivers, flourishing home services in all sectors including health care, availability of portable imaging equipment, and rapidly expanding use of mHealth. A patient-centered comprehensive model for age care services is emerging in Egypt. It encompasses medically-supervised and managed community-based palliative care and offers integrated Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, home consultations and mHealth, in-home caregiving and assistance, rehabilitation, and motivation. The prevalent models of care in Egypt are discussed with emphasis on the emerging comprehensive model, their benefits, and major related issues including utilization and transitions of care.

Biography :

Amin Amin completed the United Nations International Institute on Aging Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics after graduating from Cairo University Kasr El Ainy Medical School. On returning to Egypt, he commenced his work at Helwan University Center for Health and Social Care of Older Persons, a center for postgraduate studies in the field of Elder Care. He has completed his Medical Doctorate degree in Geriatrics and Gerontology from Ain Shams University, and has studied healthcare management and TQM at the American University in Cairo. He is the director of Egypt Home Healthcare, a comprehensive home care services organization.