The Aging Population On The Delivery Of Healthcare

The rate at which our population is aging is one of the most demographic trends that will changes the face of the future workforce of healthcare. The demand for services and they type of services offered will change as well. The impact will be felt on a economic level

Experience working in the field of health care lends insight to the growing needs of the older adult population, and the barriers which impede our capacity to meet them. As the Baby Boomer age is approaching older adulthood, the rise for financial,

Endye Riley April 8, 2015 Professor Watson Vulnerable Population Paper With the generation of baby boomers approaching senior age by 2025, it may be difficult for them to adjust to the new technology and implement it in their everyday activities. Baby boomers are commonly known for the rejection of modern conveniences

Interview with an Older Adult More people are living much longer lives than in years past. People are very surprised to be living much longer lives than they thought they would. Health care has played a large part in patient longevity. There are many normal changes that come along with aging, however, because people are living longer these normal changes can become chronic problems. Common aging problems that can make the older adult a vulnerable population are reviewed in Gerontological Nursing (Tabloski, 2014) and can include nutritional needs, medication management, sleep changes, oral or mouth care, renal problems and musculoskeletal concerns. According to A Profile of Older Americans: 2013 (http://www.hhs.gov), there are a large amount

Nurses help to ensure patient safety, which includes preventing falls and fall-related injuries (Quigley, Neily, Watson, Wright, & Strobel, 2017). The general population is at risk for falls and fall-related injuries, more specifically the elderly, 65 and over (Quigley, Neily, Watson, Wright, & Strobel, 2017). Patient falls are one of the top events for hospitals and long-term care facilities due to loss of physical function or cognition (Quigley, Neily, Watson, Wright, & Strobel, 2017). Fall-related injuries are a serious health issue for the elderly population (Quigley, Neily, Watson, Wright, & Strobel, 2017). Nurses make a major contribution to patient safety by assessing fall risk and designing patient-specific fall prevention

Brittany Nix- This writer believes a key point or concern for health care professionals is how to keep the middle age group safe while maintaining privacy and independence. In comparing the first research to the current, data findings revealed the incidence of falls in middle-aged inpatients were similar to older inpatients. Far too often this writer feels the nursing profession stereotypes the older population while overlooking the risk in middle aged adults. This writer believes this research challenges nursing professionals to implement individualized fall prevention for patients, regardless of

Effects of fall Prevention in Older Adults while Hospitalized Falls are considered a leading cause of mortality and injury among older adults and majority of the falls occurs while hospitalized. One would think being in the hospital would be one of the safest places for older adults as far

Not only are the individual healthcare needs of each generation significantly different, but so too are the ways they participate in healthcare. According to Berkowitz (2011), the baby boomers take direction from physicians regarding care and medication, whereas, the other generations tend to ask more questions regarding their care, and may forgo care if they determine the cost is more than their perceived benefit. For the physicians group, embracing the differences each generation presents will be key to the long term survival of the

Overview of Aging and Health Care Financing in U.S Just like other parts of the world, the United States is no exceptional, it is an aging society. Between the year 2000 and the year 2050, the number of the elderly is predicted to increase by 135%. Again, the population of the persons aged 85 years and above, which is the group that will mostly require health and long-term services, is predicted to

Improving Life for the Older American: A Nursing Mission As members of the baby boom generation get older and reach retirement age, they present an increasing challenge and opportunity for health care, particularly nursing. The growth in the number of elderly patients from the boomer generation coupled with a loss of boomer-age providers will pressure an already-stressed health care system (Hospitals and Health Networks, 2014). Nursing must take on the responsibility of not only meeting this burden, but improving life for the older American. There are several different ways in which this can be done.

The physical, social, psychological, and financial impact that falls can have on the elderly population is particularly tragic because falls are frequently preventable (CDC, 2012). This report will examine the findings of recent research into fall prevention in hospital settings, to better understand the preventive

The future of health care will be impacted by the population, need, demand and utilization of services. The United States is facing unprecedented growth in older adults and decrease rate of new birth rates that will tax the health care system. In 2020 the U.S. is predicted to have

The aging of baby boomers will have a major impact on the society as a whole and preparing for the shift in health care is not limited to the aging population alone, thus identifying who these stakeholders are is essential for initiating a safety net that protects all members involved. The major stakeholders that are directly impacted are baby boomers themselves, the healthcare system, long-term care facilities and the economy. With the stakeholders emanating such a heavy involvement in the aging of baby boomers, precautions regarding chronic diseases and conditions that affect the stakeholders also need to be addressed in detail. Identifying the concerns that are growing in the aging population should prioritize over conditions that have been

Managing multiple morbidities in older people Abstract As Healthcare systems are improving the number of people who are living longer is increasing. As a result, the number of older people living with multiple morbidities is on the rise. The medical care system must adapt a broader approach to manage such complex conditions

Aging is a normal part of life. In 2015, the elderly population has increased to 47.8 million and is expected to be 98 million in the year of 2060 (Administration on Aging (AoA), Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). This will lead to a greater demand of gerontological nurses. Gerontological nursing is important to meet the health needs of the elderly. The purpose of this post is to discuss the reasons why gerontological nursing is an under-served area of practice and why we need more gerontological nurses.