معرفی
Dr. Ton Bakker is a Professor in Preservation of Function for Elderly in Life-course Perspective at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences' Research Centre Innovations in Care. He combines clinical practice as a treating physician at Zellingen Care Group with academic leadership through roles at the Foundation 'Science Balance' and postgraduate education initiatives.
- Former 38-year director of Treatment & Care at Argos Care Group
- Current research focuses on preventing functional decline in elderly populations
- Developed multidisciplinary psychogeriatric training programs
His research explores:
- Early detection and intervention for functional impairment
- Primary care systems for frail elders
- Hospital-based geriatric rehabilitation
- Implementation of dementia care programs
Recent publications analyze stepped-care methods for dementia symptoms, cross-cultural program implementation, and hospitalization outcomes. His work emphasizes measurable healthcare improvements through functional preservation strategies.
As an educator, he directs the Psy-Ger-On training institute and contributes to postgraduate programs for elderly care specialists, psychologists, and nursing professionals through RINO (Regional Institutions for Continuing Education).
