The Need for Emotional and Social Support from Geriatric Physicians

The challenge America now faces is the number of people reaching retirement will double in number by 2030, and the U.S. population will increase almost 20 percent ("Our Aging Nation," 2015). The goal is for the elderly to maintain and live with independence and dignity, as well as, provide a wide range of professional health and social service expertise, home care, and residential support and services that will be needed ("Our Aging Nation," 2015). Since the number of caregivers needed for this population will not be able to meet the demands other resolutions are considered necessary.

profession, communities, and in society” (para. 5). I want to continue to broaden my knowledge over the life of my career. I also believe in using this knowledge to positively impact others in all aspects of healthcare.

My advanced practice specialty area is adult through gerontology primary care. At age 16, the love of my grandmother led me to apply for a housekeeping position in the nursing home she resided. Toileting my grandmother, performing evening hygiene, and placing my grandmother into bed after work every evening was an honor. My grandmother’s nursing

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

As a person ages, theirs body cannot perform the way it used to. This will cause many elderly people to loose their job or choose to go into retirement. Both of these options cause a loss in health care as well and a reduced or exterminated income. Here alone lies a reason that the elderly population is challenged. The elderly population also has a tendency to develop a chronic illness that can be life threatening if not treated or controlled properly. This means that need for health care treatments also increases. At least 40% of those over age 65 will have nutrition-related health problems requiring treatment or management (Gigante, 2012). It is important to realize that 10% of people over the age of 65 and will develop Alzheimer’s disease and 50% of those over the age of 85 will develop this disease (Gigante, 2012). More elderly African American men and women use government aid than white men and women. Therefore, this population will be vulnerable because of the lack of funding, proper health care and insurance.

I have cultivated many skills throughout my undergraduate education that I believe will help me succeed throughout medical school. My decision to become a doctor did not happen overnight but was a passion that grew with me and inspired my entire life. I am eager to start my journey at Morehouse College of medicine and become a physician that provides quality treatment and works on improving health care in rural areas and underserved communities in Georgia and across the United

It is widely believed that the aging of the U.S. population is a major driver of the annual growth in the demand for health care and in national health spending

The baby boomer generation is expected to grow to 18.2 percent in 2025 (Strunk, Ginsburg, & Banker, 2006). This has been compared to 12.4 percent in 2005, which is a significant difference and will dramatically impact hospital services in the years to come. As this generation ages they will continue to experience more than one chronic illness in which will require more managed care and eventually require inpatient services. Research varies with this topic and some state that life longevity along with new technology continuously expanding and being more advanced will make a difference on how this will impact inpatient services. However, most agree that this generation will start to develop multiple chronic illnesses and the need for knee replacements and hip replacements will continue to increase. In the development of these conditions will increase the need for hospital inpatient

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

My career goals have led me to Cedars-Sinai, to a residency program that provides both the academic opportunities and continuity and intimacy of care I desire. Through the program’s academic partnership, I aspire to chase lifelong learning via research and inspire other’s to better the world through education; through its ambulatory experience, I aim to be a voice for the marginalized and to practice within a diverse clinical setting. Most importantly, I wish to train at Cedars-Sinai because I have seen the internists approach care of my family with an empathetic and holistic approach I hope to emulate.

Since working within the home, I have had the opportunity to work in partnership with healthcare professionals, service users and their relatives.

At this point I know that I am confident, I can critically think and independently plan, organize and provide quality care to my patient. I have made a tremendous improvement on medication knowledge, application and administration and these competencies will be demonstrated in my clinical rotation at Holy redeemer. I have also put studying materials and practices that will help me recall and comprehend what I had learn so far to help me finish strong in this course that I have journeyed so

The program will guide me to employ compassion, integrity, and interdisciplinary knowledge as a physician. By leveraging the knowledge from the Columbia-Bassett program, I will be better prepared to catalyze meaningful change for the modern healthcare

The United States has experienced considerable gains in life expectancy in the past century thanks to a combination of medical and social innovations. This ever-growing aging population increases the public health challenges of curbing health and long-term care costs and minimizing the burden of disease and disability.

Older adults face longer hospital stays, complex health issues, difficult pain management, and less external support. These issues increase the need for concern and require the development of quality interpersonal relations between healthcare providers and older adults (Sorrell, 2010). In the United States, the prediction for 65 years and older will grow by 63% by the year 2020 (Terry, Biddle, Chatzisarantis, & Bell, 1997). As older adult population increases, quality healthcare providers will be needed to provide care and help older adults maintain functionality and independence. Healthcare providers are in need to work with older adults and foster attitudes to change healthcare culture. Currently, the healthcare system for older adults focuses