Edited by Marvin Formosa, Active and Healthy Ageing in Malta; Gerontological and Geriatric Inquiries documents the outstanding progress in living conditions for older persons in Malta which resulted from policy advances in social and health care policies, as well as charting the challenges faced by Maltese society in providing improved and more equitable gerontological and geriatric services. It includes three objectives: reporting upon recent empirical studies in gerontological and geriatric arenas; presenting a critical analysis of contemporary active and healthy ageing policies; and highlighting the key issues and challenges that organisers are, and will be, facing in their efforts to improve positive, successful, and productive ageing in Malta.
'This edited volume provides a broad ranging view of the challenges and responses to the increasing age and age-associated morbidity of Malta’s population, from considerations about the provision of a sustainable income in retirement to end-of-life and long-term care. The chapters range in scope from an overview of Malta’s ageing population to considerations of various aspects of healthcare, ranging from oral health to dementia, nutrition to coronary disease, with a nice mix of both objective and subjective perspectives.'
Chris Gilleard, Visiting Research Fellow,
'This edited volume provides a broad ranging view of the challenges and responses to the increasing age and age-associated morbidity of Malta’s population, from considerations about the provision of a sustainable income in retirement to end-of-life and long-term care. The chapters range in scope from an overview of Malta’s ageing population to considerations of various aspects of healthcare, ranging from oral health to dementia, nutrition to coronary disease, with a nice mix of both objective and subjective perspectives.'
Chris Gilleard, Visiting Research Fellow,
Division of Psychiatry, University College London
'This edited collection provides a full and comprehensive coverage of key issues related to health and activity in the context of ageing. With its broad perspective on the determinants and scope of health in later life, the collection is genuinely focused on preventive strategies as well as seeking to maximize the quality of life of older people who depend on health and care systems. The book will be of benefit to those working with older people in health and social care services in Malta as well as to researchers and students of gerontology. It is a unique and original contribution to gerontology.'
Professor Liz Lloyd FAcSS
University of Bristol
