This preprint explores the concept of generational medicine as an emerging clinical and organisational framework for the care of older adults. Beyond chronological age alone, generational identity may influence healthcare expectations, autonomy, adherence, communication styles, attitudes toward technology, and decision-making processes. The paper discusses how different generations of older adults may interact differently with healthcare systems and long-term care environments, with potential implications for personalised care models, ethical decision-making, and healthcare design. Particular attention is given to the transition from traditional long-term care paradigms toward more adaptive and person-centred approaches capable of responding to evolving demographic and cultural changes. This work aims to stimulate discussion regarding the future integration of generational perspectives into geriatric medicine, long-term care, and healthcare policy.
Alessandro Brunini (Fri,) studied this question.