Primary healthcare as a strategy for well being in the elderly

Abstract

The 21th Century shows marked changes in demographic trends compared to 20th Century. Consequently, now there is an increase in life expectancy and a greater proportion of elderly people. This poses a significant impact on healthcare systems and social security services, as well as on their capability for taking care of a progressively susceptible population, particularly in the context of a new epidemiological scenario which is a consequence of climatic change and globalization.