Psychogeriatric care in Poland

Abstract

This paper describes the principles and capabilities of health care services provided to elderly people with disabilities in Poland, particularly affected by mental disorders. We show that organizational forms of care for people with dementia do not always meet the needs of such patients and their carers. This requires an increase in the number of preventive and promotional programs and the number of institutions offering professional help. Difficulties with the organization and financing of care for patients with mental disorders and serious medical expenses are one of the biggest challenges for health care systems not only in Poland but also across the world.