The economic situation has a very strong impact on the health situation of the elderly, as indicated by as many as 98 percent of those surveyed in an opinion poll conducted by the Coalition "To Help the Dependent." Not only are seniors choosing to go to private appointments less and less often, but they also don't always buy medicines written by a doctor on a prescription. More and more communities are calling for an extension of access to the free medication program to people over 70.
It turns out that the biggest problem for seniors is the excessive prices of prescription drugs and very long waiting times for medical services, including those related to institutional care, long-term nursing care, as well as rehabilitation.
- 86 percent believe that seniors do not have adequate access to medical and nursing care. The one-week or even two-week wait time to see a primary care physician is too long. One can wai...
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