This is why, most home health programs have standard health protocols, plans of care, interventions and routine evaluation measures to assist people suffering from moderate and severe dementia of late onset. But early onset Alzheimer’s disease affects people who are most likely young, employed, physically robust, sexually active and who have different leisure interests than their elder peers. Chaston D. (2010) suggests that: “numerous barriers continue to prevent younger adults with dementia accessing support and services. Their voices are not heard and their needs overlooked, often because nurses and other health professionals fail to recognise that dementia exists in this age group.” So, to make sure young individuals affected by dementia get the home care they need, “Care for memories initiative’s” focus is to create a comprehensive home care program for families whose first degree relative has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Within this program, where the expertise of various professionals will be required, people suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease will be followed up regularly and according to their needs.
(Sultz & Young pg. 228). All of these factors have contributed to the increased costs of the health care system put on the public and has also influenced some of the barriers that have led to the access of healthcare I spoke about above. The AMA (American Medical Association) also attributes the high cost of health care from the rising toll of preventable illness & inefficiencies in the health care system. They have identified four strategies to contain health care cost, they consist of reduce the burden of preventable disease, make health care delivery more efficient, reduce nonclinical health system costs that do not contribute to patient care and promote value-based decision making at all levels.(http://www.ama-assn.org).
The services needed for a new housing estate with lots of young children, are usually different from those needed a well-established estate with a greater proportion of older adult residents. planning provision of services: provision of services for health and social is expensive and a new service can take several years to develop. Strategic health authorities, primary care trust (PCTS) and local authority with are responsible for planning health and social care provision, have to be sure that any decision to invest public money in developing new services is justified. Their decisions need to be based on information that is accurate, recent and reliable. Research information policy and practice: Policy: research shows that older people stay healthier for longer if they remain in their own homes so local authorities have
The Aging Population Increase: Addressing Disability and the Aging Population Mary Pickens-Wilson Thomas University Abstract The number of individuals over 65 years of age will dramatically increase shortly. Deterioration and dependency are terms used to describe late adulthood. However, 65 years and older does not mean disable; it does mean an increase in the disability rate. This paper addresses three major concerns in regards to such an increasing population. The paper will discuss (a) disability and limitations in the elderly, (b) stigmatization and attitudes, and (c) implications for rehabilitation counselors.
The Aging Musculoskeletal System The Aging Musculoskeletal System As the body ages many problems can occur. It is important to understand the causes and effects of as many of these processes as possible so that the elderly can continue to live as independant and productive members of society. This paper will discuss three specific occurrences and how they may effect the daily life of an 84 year old thin, small boned white female. With a diagnoses of osteoporosis there is a marked loss of bone density. When a person is relatively young bone is built up faster than it is reabsorbed.
Sometimes in most cases a particular family member is trained by nurses to provide hands on care, and to supervise the patient around the clock. Many patients in hospice have been discharge to either home or nursing home if the disease goes into remission meaning if the cancer(s) somehow have subsides. Hospice was not designed to end hope for the patient or their family but to make the expected/unexpected death as comfortable and peaceful as possible. Hospice is not only for the elderly and cancer patients but it is for the young, the chronically ill. Hospice has a huge impact on our health care system the life expectancy is increasing tremendously. This is statement released by a group of physicians who did a research study on hospice.
At Any Given Time, anyone can become vulnerable, the composition of the population has changed demographically and the elderly population has increased in recent years because of the development of the science and technology, but with this increment of the elderly population the vulnerability increases as well, due to some factors that this vulnerable population is exposed to, such as increase of the needs, physical and mental limitations, and lack of financial resources. Chronic illnesses increase vulnerability in elderly patients because patients become more dependent of assistance from family and require more medical care and health services to manage their physical limitations and disease. These most common diseases are: Alzheimer disease, heart disease, respiratory diseases, stroke, poor vision and hearing
Age In Place: Advantages and Challenges Introduction As people age, they will experience several changes: reduced vision, decreased mobility, reduced mental processing capabilities, increased risk of falls due to balance, and increased risk of illness (Hager, n.d.). People’s quality of lives and independence will be impacted by these changes. Therefore, research has focused on how to age without losing independence and quality of lives has been asked by a lot of people. Aging in place is defined as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). According to the definition, aging in place does not only describe that a person can live in a residence of his/her choice, but also the person are able to have services or support they might need as their needs change over time as well as to maintain their quality of life.
For example rich vs. poor. I believe this has always been a social concern and is increasing due to successful research and modern improvements in medicine and healthcare. Resulting in elderly people living longer than before. Aging and social-conflict in this video emphasizes the involvement of the aging or older individuals in social activities and engagement in society due to their social status. As well as the ability to be able to take care of themselves in the elder years.
Compare + contrast your group against one other group Aged/Disabled * Needs Health Aged | Disabled | * Deteriorates over time * High medication needs * May qualify for PBS due to high medication costs * Carers may be required | * Can deteriorate over time or may have high health needs for entire life * May also have high medication needs * More than likely to qualify for PBS * Employment/education can be very affected by poor health – time off depending on disability * Carers may be required | Housing Aged | Disabled | * Majority of aged still live in their own home but may need some modifications (ramps, railings etc.) * Nursing homes become an option as health deteriorates * Can become reliant on family (granny flat, moving in with family members) * Downsizing of home * Home security is an issue | * Depending on the disability, many disabled people will live at home with their family modifications (ramps, widening doorways etc. ) * Nursing homes may also be an option, more than likely to rely on family members * Home security can also be an issue as more immobile | Access to services Aged | Disabled | * May be physically unable to access services because of lack of mobility * Lack of knowledge of existence * Physical access to building may be difficult if there’s no modifications to the area * A decline in cognitive abilities may impact on their ability to act for themselves. * Not knowing that services exist may also affect access * Not being able to drive | * May also struggle accessing resources due to lack of mobility (wheelchairs, walking frames etc.) * Lack of knowledge of existence * Physical access to buildings also could be difficult * Fear and ignorance in the community * Not knowing that services exist * Also not being able to drive | Financial support