...The Aging Population and Their Effects on Health Care Today According to the Institute of Medicine, the population of baby boomers aged 85 and older will eventually need acute, primary, long-term care, and this will increase the demand for this type of care five-fold in twenty years (“Caring”). This statistic raises multiple questions about how the healthcare industry will provide appropriate care for this growing group of people. Elder populations are more prone to physical and mental illnesses and may require multiple medications. This implies that highly trained and educated workers are needed to properly care for this generation. Concerns about lack of workforce, proper care for the growing population, and reliability on public assistance...
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...Perspective on Aging and Health The older we get, The American society glorifies the younger and fears the old age. There’s a saying; “We waste energy on the young, but the old are the wiser, been there and have done everything the young is doing.” When an older American gets to a certain age they are encouraged or expected to “retire to a new phase of their life. (npc 2012) We try and save for a nice retirement plan because retirement is a reward to ourselves for the years we’ve dedicated to hard work. But the young’s philosophy thinks the older workers can’t produce of be productive/useful employees. The older generation has relinquished their reins to be the role model or leaders for their families. Majority of the older population will let their family members and health care physicians resume responsibility for their own health care, living conditions, and let them be treated like children. There are other older Americans that don’t want their bodies or life to deteriorate. Some of the will fight the wrinkles, their health, and the weight by paying for cosmetic surgery, taking supplements, and excessively physical fitness training program. Then there are the other older Americans that adapt very well to the aging game by going to the Nursing Home, Assistant Living, or having a help come to their home to take care of them. Majority of the older Americans find themselves sitting around and making excuses to stay active and health. Because...
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...One of the largest industries to be facing a Human Resources issue is the Health Care industry. The downsizing of the healthcare workforce that will result as Baby Boomers retire is upwards of 28%. There is a growing need for qualified, non-generalized employees in the medical field. Coming with the need for employees for the medical positions will be a need for additional HR and IT personnel. The Healthcare field is constantly changing, and HR in this field is projected to fall behind in the coming future. One of the biggest concerns for in future HR trends is that the Baby Boomers are leaving the workforce. This is not an issue by itself, but when paired with the lack of skilled workers joining the field, it is a problem. While on the surface, the problem will effect the staffing; the problem could be more wide reaching and affect the cost and availability of healthcare to the general public. While this trend isn’t specific to healthcare, and all industries are facing challenges, issues arise when organizations, in particular those in the healthcare realm, have skilled senior people as opposed to generalists. Retaining experience is crucial and the current generation is not filling the positions vacated by aging Baby Boomers. These Boomers will soon stop putting into the Medicare and Social Security taxes, yet will begin to draw from them and that money is projected to run out in about 15 years. HR managers face the task of filling the open positions, and what seems to...
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...Although there are many websites that do a great job in social advertising, I would have to say that ultimately, YouTube is and has been the most effective to this date. First of all it's completely free. It is also very easy to navigate. . Just put in any keyword such as cars, hotels, destinations and you will see multiple sites come up. You can use YouTube to search on how to do a repair to your house, your car or just about anything else you might own. And on those sights they offer products or service if needed. What a great way to do business. You see the advertisers on all these sights….where as you can watch the ad or usually skip after 5 seconds. You are also able to upload any of your videos to the other social media giant....Facebook. I think one of the best examples I have seen lately of social advertising on YouTube was the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS. I doubt that many people knew what ALS was before the start of this challenge. So not only did this campaign raise over $60,000 dollars in one month using the different social media sights but it also educated the public on this devastating disease. And it was a fun thing to be a part of. I currently have a job detailing cars, trucks and boats and I have been looking for different ways to advertise my business. I have come up with an ad with the picture of the back of a generic car with the words "Wash Me Please" written sloppily on the back window. (We've all seen those dirty cars that somebody...
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... The Aging Population Demographic means the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human population. Demographic factors consist of age, sex, education level, income level and other things. The topic I would like to discuss is about the aging population and how it affects the challenges which are related to health care. Dramatic changes are taking place in this demographic structure of the United States. By the year 2030, twenty-two (22) percent of the population will be over the age of sixty-five (65). The aging of the population presents social challenges to support the needs of older people. These social challenges help the aging to live healthier, to be independent and to lead a productive life. There are older adults that are much more healthier plus they are more educated plus they are pursuing active lives. Whenever the older adults develop a disability or chronic illness, the older adults are unable to perform one or more self-care tasks. Whenever it comes to the health care relation of aging population, information technologies can improve the lives of older adults in certain areas. These areas include e-health, medication, health care deliveries, home safety and assist devices. The aging pulation comes with many challenges such as social, financial, economic and political. Managing health care quality and costs is one of the key factors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expect health care spending...
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...Demographics: The Aging Population Angela Lewis HCS/490 December 12, 2011 Eric Longino Demographics: The Aging Population The number of senior citizens in the United States is rapidly increasing. It has been reported that aging Americans are living healthier, longer lives while enjoying greater wealth than ever before. There are diverse decisions that must be made that will support the well-being and health of the aging population as the Baby Boomers continue to grow larger. The growth of the aging population in the United States over the next 50 years is projected to have an exceptional impact on the United States health care system. The greatest challenge to the United States will be to provide affordable, appropriate, and adequate health care. According to Hales (2009-2010) in 2003 there were nearly 36 million people who were age 65 and over and accounted for about 12% of the total population in the United States. It has also been stated by Hales (2009) that “This number is anticipated to grow to 87 million by 2050, or about 25% of the total United State population” (558). A Majority of this increase will transpire by 2030 as the last of the baby boomers reach age 65 (Jacobsen, Kent, & Mather, 2011). However, providing health care for the increasing aging population will be costly, require an adequate health care workforce, and compete with other challenges such as in-home medical care and affordable prescription drugs. The increase in the number of aging Americans...
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...Demographic Paper/Aging Population Aging Population The purpose of this summary is to provide information on the effects of changes in population demographics on the needs and services of the aging population. This summary will include the impact the aging population will have on the health care market as well as some ways in which the aging population affect health care in relation to cost. The summary hopes to provide some insight to the need for more health care professionals to care for the aging population. He summary will provide an answer to the question, what is the aging population’s effect on a chronic disease wellness program. The summary will conclude with the aging population’s effects on an individual, community, national, and global level. Aging Population in the United States According to Maestas and Zissimopoulos, “population aging is not a looming crisis of the future, it is already here” (Page 1, Para 1, 2011).When life expectancy rises and fertility declines the results are an aging population. Another issue of population aging is an increase of individuals surviving to live to an older age outgrowing the number of young people or health care professional’s ability to take care of these older people. The impact of the aging population on the future standard of living may depend on how long people continue to work. Age-related health care declines and the reluctance of employers to hire and retain older workers is a serious cause for concern. Age...
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...Among many developed countries around the world, Canada’s population is aging and it will continue to increase with a huge contribution of baby boom generation. In 2010, we had about 14% of Canadian seniors (those age 65 and older) and by 2036, this percentage will increase to about 25% (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2011). We do not live only in an aging world but in a society in which older people are healthier and more active as compared to past aging population. The effects of population aging permeate all spheres of social life; work, the family, politics, economy, housing and health care. However, there lies a strong belief that the aging of Canadian population will certainly lead to an increase in the cost of providing the current level of health care in Canada because health care costs are much higher for seniors, and this financial burden will be more acute in some provinces due to provincial differences in the age structure and population health (Health Canada, 2006). This paper will discuss the various aspects of aging of population that can result as a threat to the Canadian health care system in terms of cost and health care facility usage by the elderly. Also, the social and demographic structures of aging that limits the living rights of aging population will also be mentioned. Ageism is a social Construction: “Old” age or becoming a senior does not happen overnight when a person turns 65. Rather, the meaning of being old is socially constructed...
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...Aging Demographics for Alaska HCA 490 University of Phoenix Aging Demographics for Alaska Established in 1959, Alaska became the 49th and largest state in America. Throughout the past 53 years, Alaska has developed ever changing demographics in regards to the population of age, health, race, gender, education, and employment. From top employers in Alaska such as Providence Health and Services all the way to the male female ratio, the aging generation is integrated in all demographics and is the one demographic that is not limited to other demographics. The aging population affects all races, genders, health, education, and employment. Aging Demographic Demographics are the result of statistics from data retrieved over a certain population that provide information on age, gender, race, education, employment, and income. The demographic range stretches from the categories of global, national, state, county, city, to town jurisdiction. The aging demographic in Alaska is categorized as state. Demographics can stay the same for decades and can change very rapidly. With this constant there are a number of concerns that arise along with this change. There is a large concern regarding the prices in health care based on the nation’s economy and the imminent change of national demographics. The state demographics within Alaska are impacted by this through the costs of health care and now more so than ever with the change of local demographics of...
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...Analyzing the Psychology of Aging Jason Russ Analyzing the Psychology of Aging Not only is the country’s population growing, it is aging as well. Older adults are the fastest growing population on the charts right now. There is no point and time when a person overnight just becomes “old.” Obviously everyone knows we simply just age; it comes with getting older. This thing called “aging” happens to everyone at a different rate. In this particular essay I will briefly be discussing five parts of psychology aging, and cognitive functioning in the elderly. Psychology of Aging, Theories of Aging, the Physical Dimension, the Cognitive Dimension, and the Social Dimension. The psychology of aging focuses on the behavioral changes which occur during the normal aging process. Age differences in learning, memory, perceptual and intellectual abilities will be investigated. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the neural correlates and cognitive consequences of disorders of aging such as Alzheimers disease(Belsky, J.1999). Aging introduces a number of psychological and physical changes in the human body and engaged researchers in this field of study. The growing population in industrialized countries has become a serious issue in the 21st century. Life expectancy has increased significantly over the 20th century. For example, in 1900 a baby born in an industrialized country would usually live to between 47 and 55, while a baby born in the 21st century would be expected to...
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...Aging Population Effects on Health Care Health care is a fast evolving field with advancements of technology and treatment options growing every day. The delivery of care has grown and often shifts direction over the years to accommodate changing population demographics and needs of patients. Many factors play a part in the role of health care and medical treatment, one of those factors being population demographic changes. When the demographics of a population change it can cause adverse effects on the surrounding area in many ways, such as access to care, types of treatment needed to care for the population and the need for health care employees. In a particular population where the demographic is aging the dynamic and need for care begins to affect the health care system in a variety of ways. All health care entities involved play a role in ensuring the challenges and the needs of the population change are met. As the population demographic ages, the impact on the delivery of care will be significantly altered such as the organization of care and how it is delivered, treatment options, long-term care, and health care coverage will all be affected in different ways. According to the Administration on Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 13% of the people living in the United States are elderly as of 2011, which average to about 40 million people. The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that by the year 2030, this number will expand...
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...Why Medical Care for an Aging Population Needs Reforming Medical care for the aging population has been an issue of concern for the American population for many years, and cost of medical care continues to grow exponentially (Getzen & Moore, 2007). The costs associated with health care, limited health care resources, longevity of the population, and quality of care, are factors considered when medical care for the aging population is analyzed. The following discussion provides an overview of the issues surrounding medical care for the aging population, reasons substantiating the cause for national concern, and two major reasons medical care for the aging population needs reforming. Issues Surrounding Medical Care for the Aging Population and Reasons Substantiating the Cause for National Concern Current estimates predict by 2015, the Baby Boomer population will increase more than 76 million. One of the reasons this population of Americans is expected to live longer, is because of the continuing advances in medical technologies.The aging population will require different levels of health care at different intervals, to avoid their health continually going downhill, resulting in admission into a long-term care facility. The years 1998-1999 marked a fractured health care financal system. In addition, during this time, Medicare executed payment systems for skilled nursing services and home health care. Therefore, the current challenge in America is to figure out how to deliver the...
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...expound upon the demographics of the aging population, data that is gathered of the said population and describe the general impact that the changing demographics may have on the health care market. Why and how will the changes in the aging population affect healthcare. In addition, identify two key health care related challenges for the aging population such as increase in health care costs, increases in prescription drugs costs, or the need for in home medical care. How a chronic disease wellness program may affect the cost of the aging population. What can the demographics tell you about the marketing needs of services needed for the aging population, finally how can a patient; the community and society as a whole address the challenges of the aging population. After gathering data about the aging population, it is understandable that it is similar to the statistics of the human population such as birth, deaths, infant mortality, and life expectancy rates. According to Kotler, Shalowitz, & Stevens (2008), people seek health care services for a number of reasons, such as illnesses, accidents, preventions and incurring injuries in one form or another. In addition, most people seek health care services because of the influence of merchants, mainly pharmaceutical companies that encourage patients to seek care for a diversity of known diseases and symptoms. This encouragement may come from public service announcements, sponsorship of health fairs, or direct-to-consumer advertising...
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...Demographics: The Aging Population HCS/490 July 8, 2013 Sandra Asbury As the population ages, it increases the need for more healthcare service as well as the staff to administer those services. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are constantly hiring for what’s to come, making nursing one of the fastest growing occupations. Health Affairs did an article and study called The Effects of Aging and Population Growth on Health Care Costs. This study was called Data Watch and the purpose of this was to determine the link between the rising personal health care costs and the population growth as well as the aging of the population. The results were recorded from 1975 until 1990 and then projected for the years 1990 through 2005. Some of the findings were as follows: “All of the calculations described assume that the relative expense of treating each age group, observed in 1987, will remain constant over time. In fact, as noted earlier, historical data for 1977 and 1987 suggest that there have been small changes in the relative expense of the care rendered to each age group. Comparison of the relative levels of spending in each age group between 1977 and 1987 illustrates that spending on those age sixty-five and older seemed to grow more rapidly than overall health spending in both the physician and hospital sectors. Spending on those under age nineteen also appeared to grow more rapidly than total spending in the hospital sector and less rapidly than total spending in the...
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...The Health Care Reform Project Michele Anne Campbell, Nadine Avelar, Melissa Bishop, Patricia Estrada, Ora Taylor HCS/440 June 22, 2014 Caryn Callahan The Health Care Reform Project A current health care economic issue is medical care for an aging population. Because of the baby boomers, the current population of aging Americans is increased from previous years. This is a growing trend that shows no obvious signs of slowing down. With each generation, more people are born and each generation will continue to have a larger population than its predecessor. The result is an increase in the need for funding the medical care for this aging population. We currently have Medicare and Social Security, but just like every financial source, it has its limits. It has been predicted that by the time the baby boomers grandchildren reach the age for retirement, there will be a lack of or absence of the resources necessary to fund their Medicare and Social Security benefits. There does not seem to be any resolutions to this issue. The only possible solution to this current issue is prevention. There are two different types of prevention. The first is preparation for the financial deficit toward health care for this group is a pre-meditated and sustained savings plan. Most people save their money for retirement, but not for medical care. The reality is that people spend more money on health care during later years that on vacation or retirement. Today’s retirees are often still working...
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