The European population is the most aged in the world, with 24% of the population 60 years or older. It is projected to remain the most aged population in the coming decades, with 34% of the population projected to be 60 years or older in 2050 . This overall aging of the population is accompanied by a substantial increase in prevalence of chronic conditions. Two thirds of older adults in Europe who have reached retirement age have at least two chronic conditions .