...Administration on Aging The Older Americans Act was established in 1965 by Congress, then the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) was established, this state agency transmits the social services need of older individuals. This Act is considered to be the best way to support the distributing of social services of the aging population. The role of this agency is to help older individuals to continue maximum independence the community, in the privacy of their own homes and continue to improve care for weak elderly individuals. Congress authorized selected programs to acknowledge the needs of our older population. This Act enables seven multiple service programs that are formula-based and discretionary grants. Each program is administrated on a federal level by the AoA, except for Title V which is the community service opportunities program for seniors, this program is administered by the U.S. (DoL) Department of Labor. The Federal funding level is $1.9 billion. 71% of funding supports Title III, the state and community grants for multiple programs. And the remaining funds support Title V program which are grants for Native American organizations, elder rights protection activities, and a variety of support activities Title I- Works toward improving the lives and income of older individuals. Title II- focuses on the long term health service and the helps to support older individuals independently in their communities and homes, to avoid being placed in a nursing facility Title...
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...fertility rate during the past century, the growth in the elderly fraction of the population has accelerated (Kaplan et al., 2008). In 2013, the older population – persons 65 years or older – numbered 44.7 million, representing 14.1% of the U.S. population, about one in every seven Americans (Administration on Aging, 2015). “Between 2003 and 2013, the number of Americans aged 45-64 (who will reach age 65 over the next two decades) increased by 20.7%” (Administration on Aging, 2015, p. 2). For Americans age 60 and over, this percentage increased by 30.7%, from 48.1 million to 62.8 million (Administration on Aging, 2015). Additionally, the world’s population of older adults (60 years...
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...Care Medical Care for an Aging Population Countries around the world are encountering a growing number of the elder demographic. The aging population has created situations that the world’s economy and health care that have never encountered. The elders leaving the workforce and entering retirement has created new challenges in an already fragile global economy and health care system, and it is uncertain what the impact will in America. Questions rose about how the aging population will affect the economy. Will these changes bring new opportunities for the aging population because of the healthier life style and longer life expectancies currently seen today? Will physically and mentally healthier seniors be able to manage longer working years? Alternatively, will it result in a shortage of worker in the workforce leaving an overwhelming burden on the younger population? This paper summarizes three articles that attempt to bring to light the various challenges the nation is encountering in its preparation to care for the aging population. Additionally it will provide the readers with some recommendations on strategies both the American industries and government can use to prepare for the loss of a large percentage of the workforce who will start retiring in the next decade. The burden of geriatric health issues While countries across the globe are scrambling to make the necessary preparation to accommodate medical care for the aging population, the United States...
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...Demographic Paper HCS 490 November 26, 2012 Demographic Paper Never before in human history has our world been populated with so many older individuals or such a large percentage of them. This percentage will continue to grow as the baby boomer generation are no longer in the workforce and move into retirement. The aging population has reconstructed into one of the most significant influences in the health care industry. It is highly foreseeable trend that over the next twenty years half of the United States operating costs for health care encounters will be from the ageing generation. Within this paper will discuss the universal impact that altering demographics encompass on the health care market, how it will influence health care, challenges associated with health care, chronic disease wellness program, services required, as well as how to converge on these challenges. As our nation's population continues to age it is an ever increasing issue for long term care in the years ahead. By the year 2020, the number of older Americans in need of long-term care may reach as many as twelve million. For the reason the middle age of the nation's populace continues to escalate and the decline in productiveness. In addition in twenty years of health improvement the standard of life period has dramatically increased as many more people live longer throughout half of the 20th century. Such characteristics of productiveness can be felt all across the nation from the past two...
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...Aging of America and The Preventive Measures we take Christopher J. Murray Professor Adler HCM 625 Selected Learning Activity for December 2012 { Salem International University, Healthcare Management Program } Abstract Between now and 2030, the number of Americans age 55 and older will almost double. To put the demographic numbers into perspective, we will see 60 million to 107.6 million; a 10 percent increase as the Baby Boomers will reach their retirement age. Within that same time period, the number of Americans over 65 will more than double, with an increase in population of 34 million to 70 million; an almost eight percent increase (Administration of Aging). The average life expectancy has increased almost 20 years for females and 16 years for males, in part due to the advancements of our educational system and healthcare. We, as Healthcare Managers, must plan accurately because of this current trend of extended longevity. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. What do these words mean for our country? It is imperative that we, as Americans, prepare for the future in all aspects due to such a large population. We will see drastic increases in aging, income, and the need for a practical plan by every American because of the statistics that have been listed. The proof is in the pudding by showing the statistics given by the Administration of Aging; we see increases in all age brackets...
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...The videos Global Aging and Census: U.S.'s Aging population gave brief overviews of the global population crisis. By 2050, the population of 60 plus is expected to exceed the population of those under 15. This is uncharted territory, and the implications will be costly. The economic ramifications must be examined, including the use of tax and transfer programs (Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security). Policy and health reform need to take into account issues of the aging population (International Monetary Fund , 2011; Wall Street Journal, 2014). This problem must be solved now. If we ignore this problem, a crisis is sure to be around the corner. The National Council of Aging (n.d) has been actively lobbying for programs to support the needs of the aging, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Savvy Saving Seniors. The projected growth for the 60 and over population in Arizona is expected to greatly increase in percentage by 2050. Most alarming to me is the population of adults over 85 is projected to grow from the 2000 census of 68,525 to 265,274 in 2030. This is a staggering statistic. This growth is also apparent in the national dependency ratio, which includes those ages 18 and below and 60 and above. The dependency ratio is projected to increase from 74 to 85 between 2020 and 2050. This places an enormous burden on the working class (Administration for Community Living, n.d.). It addition to this burden, the elderly population has been...
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...Chelsea McKoy Psychosocial Aspects of Aging PM 738 Long Island University Table of Contents Introduction 3 Background 4 Cultural Background 5 Health Status 6 Community Programs and Resources 7 Psychosocial Well Being 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Introduction Since the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy has increased in the developed world more than in all of recorded history prior to 1900. The elderly population in the United States is growing. Today, over 35 million persons are 65 years of age or older, accounting for about 13 percent of the population. According to the Administration on Aging (AOA) (2014) in the year 2030, their numbers will more than double resulting in one in every five Americans being over 65. As scientists and doctors find new ways to cure illnesses, more people are living longer lives. In fact, the fastest-growing age group in the U.S. is the 85 years and older group. This group now represents about 40 percent of the elderly population (AOA, 2014). The process of aging for elders 65 years and older often involves a number of progressive physiological changes. Within the context of these changes, and often related to them, prominent issues of psychological and social adjustment emerge. Such issues include coping with declines in physical and functional abilities, changing social relationships and roles, and dealing...
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...Regulatory Agency Paper University of Phoenix HCS 430 Legal Issues in Healthcare: Regulation and Compliance June 8, 2008 The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the many agencies that handle an array of healthcare departments as well as research. The DHHS caters to citizens of all nationalities, race, and ethnicities. The DHHS focus is to protect the health of all Americans and providing the highest level of human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The Public Health Service is divided into 42 subdivisions (Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). This paper will give highlights of the history of the DHHS, the source and scope of authority, how the day-to-day operations are guided and performed, and how DHHS is structured. In addition, examples are given as to the duties that are carried out within the department of the DHHS. History of the Agency The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was established in 1953 and was referred to as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. In 1979, the agency was recreated and renamed as the Department of Education. The DHHS agency has many components within the agency that handles and maintains day-to-day operations. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). Source and scope of authority According to the statement Office of Inspector General (OIG), the text reads that OIG will ensure that disseminated information meets the standards...
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...Demographics and the Aging Population Shirley Bradford HCS/490 January 9, 2012 Jacqueline Leff Demographics and the Aging Population INTRODUCTION “In January 2011, the first baby boomers turned age 65. Over the next twenty years, the numbers of adults who are 65 and older will double (Stone & Barbarotta, 2010).” Health care for the baby boomers will increase tremendously. The older age group of 85 and over will increase as well which will make demands on the care givers. This is because senior citizens are more prone to various physical and mental illness as well as have an increase rate of dementia. Because of this increase in illness and medical use, there is a demand for this group of people to have the proper care they need. This care may include skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities as well as care in the home. According to (Stone & Barbarotta, 2010), this will be the driving force that “recognizes the demographic reality” for the next twenty years. The purpose of this paper is to show the demographics of as the baby boomers turn 65 and older, how this will affect the health care market as well as the changes in demographics of this health care. These changes in demographics of the aging population can affect the health care market by increase in the gross domestic product. Currently that percentage is 14%. As the elderly continues to age, by 2030 this will increase to about 28% in health care. Compared to about 10 years ago, more...
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...Jennifer Jackson Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis Unit 7 Assignment 10/13/15 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Prof. Maryjoyce Rotella The acid-base balance in the body largely depends on the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. In general, high H+ makes the solution acidic with pH less than 7 while low H+ will make the solution basic or alkaline with pH higher than 7 (Lewis, 2013). Acidosis develops when the arterial pH drops below 7.35 while alkalosis develops when the arterial pH rises above 7.45 (Appel & Downs, 2008). The normal metabolic balance generally keeps the carbonic acid and bicarbonate ion to 1: 20 ratio. As the ratio changes, the body will respond to acid-base imbalance through compensation mechanisms to control acids through buffer system by either releasing or taking up H+ depending on the pH changes. Deviations from normal PCO2 cause respiratory problems while deviations from the normal HCO3− cause metabolic problems. Respiratory alkalosis is a condition that occurs when there is carbonic acid deficit as PaCO2 drops to less than 35 mm Hg. The blood pH increases while PaCO2 decreases but the bicarbonate (HCO3−) undergoes no changes (Apple & Downs, 2008). Respiratory alkalosis is primarily caused by hyperventilation due to conditions that stimulate the respiratory center such as oxygen deficiency at high altitudes, pulmonary diseases, congestive...
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...Demographic Paper Cherrylou E. Nunez HCS/490 April 29. 2013 Yvette Thompson Demographic Paper The demographic of aging population study in California is such an interesting study because of the wide range of various populations with different cultures and ethnicities that you will find with in California alone. According to the latest census it shows that there are 3.6 million of the 34 million living in California as of April 1, 2000 are 65 or older of age of which representing nearly 11% of the state’s overall population. It is somewhat lower than the 13% of Americans who are elderly. In addition, at the same time, nearly 30% of Californians were 19 or younger, and 59% were ages 20 to 64. The differences of California from the rest of the nation is that in large area of the state’s has nearly have numbers of international immigrants who in the younger generation from the rest of the population and are more in the side of male. On this study, it indicate that there is an important change in the age distribution of population forecast over the next fifty years, because of the decline rate of mortality and life expectancy increases. Presently, the life expectancy in California is 78.8 statistically nearly one year longer compare as a whole in the nation. In addition, it gives a study that by year 2050, the probability estimate of life expectancy in California is 50%, and that would give a figure of 84.2 more than three years larger than the present world record which...
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...Regulatory Agency Paper University of Phoenix HCS 430 Legal Issues in Healthcare: Regulation and Compliance June 8, 2008 The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the many agencies that handle an array of healthcare departments as well as research. The DHHS caters to citizens of all nationalities, race, and ethnicities. The DHHS focus is to protect the health of all Americans and providing the highest level of human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The Public Health Service is divided into 42 subdivisions (Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). This paper will give highlights of the history of the DHHS, the source and scope of authority, how the day-to-day operations are guided and performed, and how DHHS is structured. In addition, examples are given as to the duties that are carried out within the department of the DHHS. History of the Agency The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was established in 1953 and was referred to as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. In 1979, the agency was recreated and renamed as the Department of Education. The DHHS agency has many components within the agency that handles and maintains day-to-day operations. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). Source and scope of authority According to the statement Office of Inspector General (OIG), the text reads that OIG will ensure that disseminated information meets...
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...Legislation On The Elderly In The United States Final Paper The Older American Act of 1965 was signed into law on July 14, 1965. This act established the Administration on Aging within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and called for the creation of State Units on Aging. This act was considered one of the most important contributions on aging legislation enacted by congress. This report is a review of legislation regarding Older American Act. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction on the history of Legislation on the Elderly ……………………………………2 Background Early Acts Enacted to meet the needs of the Elderly……………………………2 Early Acts Enacted leading up to OAA of 1965 …………………………………………..3 Review of Older American Act…….. ………………………………………………………4 Older American Title Review…………..…………………………………………………….5 Amendments………………………………………………………………………………….9 Strength and Weakness of Older American Act……………………………………………..14 Recommendation…………………………………………………………………………….15 Conclusion … ………………………………………………………………………………16 References……………………………………………………………………………………17 Introduction The new deal program of the 1930’s was enacted by congress to address economic issues during the Great Depression. The Social Security Act of 1935 was a response to criticism for the lack of aid to retired workers age 65 and older and who no longer worked (justfacts.com). This law created "a system of Federal old-age benefits" (justfacts.com). The new act provided pensions...
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...Economic Impact of Providing Medical Care to an Aging Population In today’s world the aging population is rapidly growing, and with falling fertility rates and the constant increase of the human life span, the United States is preparing for the realization that the fastest growing populace is what the nation considers to be senior citizens. For health care organizations any type of demographic change will automatically bring economic and social challenges. Almost 80 million babies were born in the United States from January 1946 through December 1964. This segment of the population is known as the Baby Boomers. In 2011 the first wave of Baby Boomers began reaching age 65, the age of entitlement. Every day from today for the next 16 years approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn age 65 and become entitled to Medicare (www.politifact.com, 2011). With an increasingly older population come the need for a greater number of prescription drugs, a greater number of medical office visits in order to extend the aged quality of life, and a greater need for long term care. 80 million Americans within the next 16 years will receive some form of government funding for health care adding to the already fraught health care economy. Ageing population puts strain on medical costs: Bernanke warns of ‘fiscal crisis’ With more than 10,000 Baby Boomers reaching the age of retirement and Medicare eligibility every day for the next decade and a half the nation’s and states’ government are facing...
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...discuss what type of impact the senior citizens’ have on the healthcare market. This paper will also discuss the issues with the elderly immigrants and what type of effects they have on our healthcare market. This paper will also discuss challenges to this population, such as increases in health care costs, increases in prescription drug costs. This paper will also discuss How can the individual patient, the community, and society as a whole address these challenges and how a chronic disease wellness program may affect the costs for this demographic. The Effect That the Elderly Have on Healthcare According to this committee (National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, 2009) reports has triggered analysis on claims that an aging population is the major cause of spending growth on Medicare and other social insurance programs. They also goes to say that those that would like to undermine the current Social Security and Medicare programs can be expected to use the Trustee's reports' data on solvency as a rationale for privatizing, or otherwise dismantling, these successful programs. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, as a steward of programs critical to the retirement security of all Americans, is attempting to set the record straight about the future challenges faced by our Nation's premier health care system for seniors. Medicare costs are for the most part is aggravated by the same factors that have caused...
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