The study explored how the lockdown, following the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in
Italy (February–May 2020), impacted frail older people needing Long-Term Care (LTC) and …

Older people with limited physical abilities, who live alone without cohabiting family
members, need support ageing in place and to perform daily living activities. In this respect …

When older people become frail with functional limitations, and age alone in place, caring
support is fundamental for performing daily living activities. The present study aimed to …

The study aimed to explore and compare effects of lockdown, due to the COVID-19
pandemic in 2020, on frail older people living alone at home in Brescia and Ancona, two …

The sustainability of European Long-Term Care systems faces the demographic and socio-
economic circumstances, mainly the increasing ageing of the population, with its chronic …

Background/Objectives Older people with functional limitations find it difficult to age in place
alone, without cohabiting with relatives. In light of this, this paper aimed to investigate …

This paper presents some findings from the IN-AGE (“Inclusive ageing in place”) study,
which the authors carried out in 2019 in Italy. It explores the available social support …

Globally, the number of older adults is increasing. This demographic transition is placing
new demands on societies to provide comprehensive systems for the long-term care of older …

Informal caregivers of older people face demanding responsibilities that can negatively
affect their wellbeing, highlighting the relevance of interventions that address their specific …

La cura è entrata ormai a gran voce nei dibatti sulle crisi e le trasformazioni contemporanee.
La centralità che ricopre la struttura ospedaliera nell'organizzazione sanitaria odierna sta …