Abstract

Several studies have highlighted the increasing role of the families and the mismatch between needs and delivery of long-term care (LTC) in the Southern European countries, but less attention has been paid to other countries in the Southern rim of the Mediterranean. This special section aims to fill this void by presenting articles focused on reform processes and LTC organisation in the Mediterranean area. In doing so, this special section collects contributions coming from Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Israel as well as a comparative analysis including 21 EU Member States and a focus on Lombardy, one of the most dynamic Italian Regions in LTC arrangement.