iSupport for Dementia
iSupport is a WHO online training and support manual for caregivers of people with dementia. It contains five modules: introduction to dementia, being a carer, caring for me, providing everyday care, and dealing with behavior changes.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2019.
https://www.who.int/publications
World report on ageing and health
This WHO report looks at the latest evidence on aging and establishes a framework for influencing policies through public health action. The framework offers concrete steps that can be used by countries at all levels of development.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2015.
https://apps.who.int/iris/
Mental health of older adults
This fact sheet explains the prevelance of mental health problems in older adults and how these problems are under-identified within this population. Risk factors for mental health problems are discussed, along with the specific conditions of dementia and depression. Treatment strategies are described.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2017.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets
Falls
This fact sheet describes the incidence of falls, the scope of the problem, who is at risk for falls, and how to prevent falls.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2021.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets
How to adapt person-centered health services to ageing population?
WHO believes that every older person should have access to high quality, person-centered services. This brief video explains WHO's guidelines for Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), which focuses on building their physical and mental capacities.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2018.
https://www.who.int/multi-media/details/how-to-adapt-person-centered-health-services-to-ageing-populations#
Age-friendly World
This website aims to engage the global community to create an age-friendly world through city and community planning. Viewers of the site can access newsletters, discover age-friendly practices, submit age-friendly practices, and explore the global network. Cities and communities can apply to join the global network.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2020.
Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia
These WHO guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for delaying and/or preventing cognitive decline and dementia through lifestyle behaviors and interventions. The guidelines may be useful for health care providers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders.
Dementia
This fact sheet defines dementia and its common forms, and describes signs and symptoms, treatment and care, risk factors and prevention, and the social, economic, and familial impacts of the disease. Links are included to WHO's public health responses to dementia.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2023.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets
Elder abuse
This fact sheet provides statistics on how common elder abuse is and in what forms abuse may occur. The website also details risk factors, prevention, and WHO's response to the problem.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2022.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets