Constructing elderly care integration and coordination as a policy issue. Evidence from France and Sweden
Abstract
In a context of financial restrictions and increase of the oldest old experienced in most European countries, better coordination and integration appears as a relevant policy answer to support family carers and improve elderly care policies’ efficiency. Aiming at redefining the existing frontiers between social and health care, between the multiple professionals concerned and among governing bodies (national, regional and local authorities), this policy constitutes a main orientation in many European countries.