Current issues of geriatric care development. Practices in Russia and Germany

The article discusses current issues of geriatric care. Nowadays the Russian Federation is actively developing this healthcare area; Voronezh region is also participating in the development program related to gerontology and geriatrics. Such program is of particular interest to medical professionals involved in the primary care, since elderly patients comprise a substantial category of their medical practice. The aim of the study was to investigate special issues of modern geriatric care offer possible solutions to address arising challenges. An existing comprehensive geriatric assessment based on surveys and scales is a time-consuming and lengthy procedure yet important procedure. The authors discuss the implementation of digital technology developed in the WHO ICOPE Handbook in Russian primary care. In addition, a brief overview of geriatric practices in in Germany is outlined.