# Integrated elderly healthcare and care models > Situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/integrated-elderly-healthcare-and-care-models > Updated: 2026-10-07T01:33:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Medical specialists and care providers are increasingly advocating for holistic elderly care models that integrate physical, mental, and cognitive health. In the Dominican Republic, the XII Congress of the Dominican Society of Geriatrics hosted a symposium focused on the necessity of addressing emotional health and neuroplasticity to support autonomy. Similarly, in Buenos Aires, facilities like Residencia Galatea are implementing personalized care models that prioritize social connections and emotional well-being alongside medical assistance. As the focus expands, healthcare professionals are emphasizing the importance of combining early medical diagnosis with strong social support networks to manage cognitive decline. In Italy, specialized facilities such as Ospedale Maria Luigia are utilizing integrated therapeutic models, including psychotherapy and psychogeriatric rehabilitation, to address challenges like elderly depression and cognitive pathologies. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Elderly healthcare requires integrated medical and social support Experts call for integrated medical and social support to manage cognitive pathologies and depression in the elderly, emphasizing early diagnosis and specialized psychogeriatric rehabilitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-healthcare-requires-integrated-medical-and-social-support ### 2026-09-10: Elderly care models shift toward integrated physical and mental health Specialists in the Dominican Republic and care providers in Argentina are promoting integrated elderly care models that combine physical, mental, and cognitive health to improve quality of life. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-care-models-shift-toward-integrated-physical-and-mental-health --- Cite as: Integrated elderly healthcare and care models. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/integrated-elderly-healthcare-and-care-models