The Training of Geriatric Specialists in Medical College at Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria - Important Tool of Social Policy for Achieving Better Quality of Life for Old People

Demographic indicators of are dynamic and reported an increase in the length of human life and the aging the world population. This has emerged as an irreversible process, which is particularly valid for Bulgaria, because it ranks fifth in the world in pace of aging of the population.The purpose of this research is to determine the role and place of the new geriatric specialists from the Medical College of Trakia University, Stara Zagora, for improving the quality of life of elderly and old people.Materials and Methods: Documentary, counterfactual analysis, monitoringResults: Medical College at Trakia University set up and accredits new for the country specialty "Geriatric Care" for which is approved administration of 60 students state order. Based on the analysis and comparison of the competencies of geriatric specialists with fundamental targets set at national level thus improving the quality of life of adults and older people from Bulgaria in the part of delivery of quality long-term care are made conclusions about the geriatric specialists as important tool of social policy in achieving high quality life of life in geriatric age.