Population of elderly people in institutionalised environments
Field of survey
| Year 2015 | Year 2050 | |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | 18,9 |
28,1 |
| Spain | 18,4 |
33,4 |
| Galicia | 24,0 |
39,0 |
| Portugal | 20,2 |
34,6 |
| North | 18,4 |
39,8 |
45,0 %
40,0 %
35,0 %
30,0 %
25,0 %
20,0 %
15,0 %
10,0 %
5,0 %
People over 65 in the population
European Union
Spain
Galicia
Portugal
North
Spain has one of the highest rates of ageing not only in Europe but also in the entire world. The country's current 17% position with people over 80 —who make up 4% of the total population— will undergo a significant increase (ageing of ageing) in the coming years.
Such population ageing will entail a noticeable and steady increase of morbidity, including chronic and degenerative conditions with frequent incapacitating outcomes. The increased longevity of the population is a cause and consequence of changes in illness patterns.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MALNUTRITION
More than 50% of cases of malnutrition are due to reversible causes.
High prevalence in geriatrics
Infra-diagnosis
Serious consequences
A Cross-border Multidisciplinary and Intersectorial Network
How do we respond?
A Cross-border Multidisciplinary and Intersectorial Network comprised of researchers in different disciplines such as nutritionists, clinical personnel, health intervention services, administration, business associations, food industry businesses, etc.
Activity
A CROSS-BORDER MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTERSECTORIAL NETWORKL
ASSESSING THE CURRENT SITUATION
Activity 01
1.2 — Identifying food habits in residents
1.3 — Nutritional, metabolic and micro-biotic analysis as well as cognitive deterioration in residents.
DESIGNING INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
Activity 02
2.2 — Designing intervention strategies
IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES
Activity 03
3.2 — Validation of intervention
3.3 — Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the intervention
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AND PROJECTION
Activity 04
4.2 — Evaluating the socio-economic impact of the project
4.3 — Identifying potentials for extrapolating to other vulnerable or disadvantaged groups
