Description
ndia's ageing population is rapidly increasing, leading to a growing burden of chronic diseases and limited access to specialised geriatric care. This challenge is pronounced in cities, where elderly individuals often find themselves socially isolated as their children migrate for work. With a shortage of trained professionals and an evolving social structure, there is an urgent need to rethink how geriatric care is delivered. A potential solution lies in training lay providers, such as community health workers and family caregivers, to take on essential healthcare tasks traditionally performed by advanced providers. By equipping these individuals with the necessary skills through structured training programs, access to quality geriatric care can be expanded efficiently. The SHIFT–SHARE framework offers a strategic approach and guiding principle for service planners, providing a methodology to assess needs, engage stakeholders, build capacity, and monitor outcomes. It serves as a thought exercise to systematise task shifting and sharing within planning, ensuring that resources are optimised and services are sustainable. My presentation discusses examples of corporate-run models and a home-based healthcare service model by the non-profit Lifeline Foundation, Vadodara, India, their operational strategies and challenges. By leveraging these approaches, systems can be better equipped to create compassionate, community-driven solutions for the future of geriatric care.| Period | 21 Feb 2025 |
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| Event title | Consortium of Universities for Global Health |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Atlanta, United States, GeorgiaShow on map |
Keywords
- Task shifting
- Task Sharing
- India
- Geriatric care
- home health aide
- Community health