France has implemented the WHO's Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework as a nationwide program, representing the first large-scale deployment of this person-centered care model that prioritizes functional capacity over disease-specific treatment. The initiative shifts focus from traditional medical interventions to maintaining cognitive function, mobility, nutrition, vision, hearing, and psychological well-being in aging populations. This approach represents a fundamental paradigm shift in geriatric care, moving from reactive disease management to proactive functional preservation. The French implementation could serve as a crucial proof-of-concept for similar programs globally, particularly given the country's robust healthcare infrastructure and aging demographics. Previous research has shown that functional decline often precedes clinical disease manifestation, making this preventive approach potentially more effective than current fragmented care models. The success or failure of France's program will likely influence international adoption of integrated care frameworks. However, the model's effectiveness depends heavily on healthcare worker training, technology integration, and sustained political commitment across electoral cycles. Early outcomes data will be essential for validating whether this approach can measurably improve healthspan and reduce healthcare costs compared to conventional geriatric care.