Demand for long-term care services for older people is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Countries need to establish national long-term care systems that are sustainable and equitable. The Governments of Costa Rica and Thailand…
Focusing on different aspects of care; fourteen papers explored the long-term care environment in countries such as Indonesia; South Korea; China; Thailand; Philippines; Myanmar; Japan; Vietnam; and Singapore. Panels looked at the role of community…
The dramatic changes occurring in the age structure of the Thai population make providing healthcare services for the elderly a major challenge for decision makers. Because the number of the elderly will be increasing; together with the number of…