...including people with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS, addicts, senior citizens, and many more. After reviewing the different vulnerable populations and seeing the challenges each has I have decided to focus on the senior population. This is an area I am passionate about and hope to work as an advocate for in the future. The following information will address the special needs of senior citizens, programs and services for the aging, and the multicultural issues faced by this vulnerable population. The Senior Population The senior population usually refers to people who have reached the age of 65. This population is vulnerable because seniors typically are on predetermined incomes, live alone or with an aging spouse, have some form of debilitating disease, and lack the ability to perform daily activities. This vulnerable population is continuing to grow as the Baby Boomers have reached senior citizen status. According to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (2009), The United States is in the midst of huge demographic shifts, with a third of [the] population reaching retirement age in the next few years. On January 1, 2006, [B]aby [B]oomers began turning 60 at the rate of one every 7.5 seconds. The criminally minded stalk this growing population of seniors, waiting to pounce on those who, by virtue of their age, are more likely to be isolated and struggle with poor health (p. 1). Senior citizens may rely on other people to help with daily tasks and...
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...Later Adulthood Development Report Adults that are faced with the transition between adulthood and later adulthood, reaching their “golden years”, are faced with social, physical and mental changes. These changes affect them in every area of their lives. Moving from adult to the category of “senior citizen”, can be a difficult transition for many people. The age of 65 has usually been cited as the dividing line between middle age and old age (Santrock, 2008). It is during this crucial age that people will begin to experience life changes, it is important to note that there are resources, tools that can be used to make this transition easier for both the client and the family. There is a very permanent stereotype that assumes that because a person is reaching older age, they are in both physical and metal decline. This is not necessarily true, as there are people that can live independently well into later adulthood, without ongoing medical care or supervision. Older adults will be subject to discrimination by others, especially in the workforce, they are deemed to be slower and with dwindling critical thinking capabilities, this stereotype perpetuates discrimination in the workforce. Aging adults can also fall victim to increased levels of crime. Others may take advantage of them, as they, along with children, are some of the most vulnerable in our community. There is another set of aging adults who are under difficult circumstance and do need extra help and assistance in...
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...The transition from elementary school into middle school is a difficult switch for preadolescent individuals. Preadolescent individuals are experiencing many difficult changes in their lives at this point in time, such as physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. Transitioning from elementary school into middle school can also be quite scary for young children. It is vital for preadolescents to have the necessary resources to aid in their transition. Unfortunately, many low-income families do not have those vital resources, such as time, support, and money, to name a few. ‘“Follow the Lead”’ is an intervention based afterschool mentoring program targeting low-income preadolescents in order to provide a safe and encouraging environment for...
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...Health Care Management Most early leaders in healthcare management had a vision that stressed the primacy of patient care. The aim of management is to put the interest of the patient first, regardless of race, creed, or ability to pay, and to seek complete health rather than just to cure the ailment at hand. This is a critical moral commitment to the same core value as the caring professions. Any philosophy that puts management values contrary to the caring professions will be corrosively destructive. A number of external (political, legal, environmental, etc.) and internal forces cause health care systems to consider the need for change. The process in changing governance and management had three critical elements: establishment of a vision and guiding principles for the change, development of support, and implementation of change in governance and management. For the initial step in the change process, a clear and simple vision to focus the change was determined to be most important. Management is necessary to make labor and capital productive and requires converting economic principles into rules of behavior that can be clearly communicated to employees, bosses, clients, and other partners. Management is not simple. In management it is people, not things, that have to be managed, and because decisions must be made under uncertainty, based on expectations, without ever really knowing the entire facts one would like to have, it makes it all the more...
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...For such an undertaking, it is critical that the patient and the family prepare for this transition. This preparation involves physical preparation including the medical or hospice team, advanced directives, and knowing how to recognize the final stages of physical death. Another aspect of the preparation is assessing the financial means available for the care of the patient. And still another area involves emotional preparation. All areas should be considered prior to coming home. “As awkward and anxiety provoking as it may be to contemplate illness and dying, preparing is essential” (Feldman & Lasher, 2007,...
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...right programs. Programs by themselves cannot produce the desired outcome and the success of any plan requires the input of workers at all levels of the organization. Shaller, D., (2007), supported this idea that the single most important factor contributing to patient-centered care, in any healthcare setting, is the commitment and engagement of senior leadership. It is his expert opinion that to sustained delivery of patient-centered care is only possible with the participation and support of top leadership. Sakallaris, B.,...
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...“American people are self-centered; they're concerned only with their personal interest, not caring enough about the interest or sharing an interest with other countries." Senior Chief Correspondent and journalist, Hidetoshi Fujisawa concludes a theme that has been a concerning issue, circulating over and over again. This statement is well relevant in the novel, 1984, written by George Orwell; he concludes the paradoxical phrase “War is Peace” as an attempt to warn readers of the dangers of totalitarian government. This slogan is lived by and sworn by, and the essence of everything that the Party represents, having a double meaning; one for the Party and one for the people as a whole. In their society, keeping the masses believing that constant...
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...Analyzing knowledge for practice Chapter 1: Introduction Nowadays, there is an increasing attention being given towards non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension from all over the world as well as in Malaysia. In health clinics and hospitals, we are seeing increasing number of patients who are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a phenomenon which is becoming more common but there is a plenty ways which could be done to reduce the severity of any complications from this disease. Generally, there are three main types of diabetes. It includes Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes), Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes (during pregnancy). Type 1 diabetes (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) should consume insulin daily in order to survive. Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) is the most common type of diabetes. Whereas, gestational diabetes is another type of diabetes where there is a high blood sugar level which is diagnosed during pregnancy. Diabetes Mellitus which is a well-known chronic illness requires a comprehensive of medical care by the expertise team. The risk of long term complications needs full support from various professionals to conduct diabetes care. Acute complications can be prevented via ongoing patient self-management education and awareness of illness. Patient self-management education and problem solving skills development are necessary to be provided in diabetic clinic plan through a variety...
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...great skills for practicing OT. However, I was not aware of how vigorous of a science component was also necessary for OT. It was not until I began my courses at JMU that I started to see more of what OT is composed of. My transition to college was challenging. I realized high school had not quite prepared me for the rigorous workload. For example, human anatomy and physiology were both very complex courses for me. It was a serious wake up call and I recognized the necessary changes in my academic life to be a strong candidate for graduate school. I wasn't giving up though; I was determined to excel in both courses the second time around. I transformed the utilization of my time and began to practice applying course content and critical thinking skills so that I will be able to provide ethical health practice. It took me a while to figure out my learning style and apply the content in OT, but my focus on achieving short-term goals first and understanding the human body have deepened. My eventual success in these courses gave me the confidence to apply for a teaching assistantship for human anatomy in the spring semester so that I can expand my knowledge and communication skills around health to interact with clients in a way they will understand and benefit from. Because field experience is such a valuable learning tool, I contacted several OT directors to gain observation and volunteer hours through more public arenas. During the summer of 2014, I reached out to Sensational...
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...Health Status and Health Care Services in Germany with comparison to the United States Table of Contents Table of contents………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Statistics Show…………………………………………………………………………………... 4 WHO Health Stats for US……………………………………………………………….. 4 WHO Health Stats for Germany…………………………………………………………. 4 The Big Little People Problem…………………………………………………………………... 5 The Errors of Youth…………………………………………………………………………… 5 “Battle of the Fatties”…………………………………………………………………….. 5 For the Public, By the Public…………………………………………………………………... 6 Drug Abuse Care……………………………………………………………………….... 6 Care for the Mentally Ill…………………………………………………………………. 7 Drug Related Death Rates……………………………………………………….. 7 Suicide Rates…………………………………………………………………….. 7 A Time to Die……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 The Part of Life that is Death…………………………………………………………… 8 The Part of Death that is Fear…………………………………………………………… 8 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 References……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Introduction The long held belief that the United States is the greatest country on earth has been debated in recent years. Domestic terror attacks, stock market crashes, and a deep recession have challenged the standing of the US amongst other nations. As the US is rebounding from these domestic problems, it is in a legislative battle to reform a long failing health care system. In comparison to European countries...
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...In this world today it seems to be very hard to see old age as a positive transition. People these days see old age as the depressing side of life, the down word spiral, and the end of days of their life. These statements and beliefs are completely false. With the constrictions that society places on the elderly, such as forced retirement, they still strive to have positive and fulfilling lives as they grow old. The way people adapt to these challenges is crucial to the quality of life experienced. As people grow older each individual is faced with different situations, circumstances and difficulties. As a society how do we help older people adapt and have a successful ageing life and process? The ageing process and adjusting to change isn’t always simple. Chronic and debilitating medical disorders, loss of friends and loved ones, the inability to take part in activities that once had incredible meaning can all take a toll on an older person’s mental and emotional state. The loss of control over one’s life often causes negative emotions such as anxiety, loneliness, and sadness and lowered self-esteem, which can lead to depression (Better health channel 2015). The process of aging begins at birth and continues throughout life. Change is an inevitable part of the aging process. Sensation is the physical and mental process that allows us to receive information from our surrounding environment through the ears, skin, tongue, nostrils, eyes and other specialized sense organs...
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...Health Care Reform and Heart Failure John Jones Heart Failure is the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to support all organs because the muscle of the heart wall is weakened and enlarged. The most common cause of heart failure (HF) is coronary artery disease (CAD); however, some common risk factors that lead to heart failure include heart defects present since birth, high blood pressure, heart valve disease, infection of the heart, abnormal heart rhythm and being overweight . In the United States about 5.7 million people have heart failure and is mentioned as a contributing cause in more than 280,000 deaths, that is one in nine deaths in 2009 and is the primary cause of death in more than 55,000 deaths each year. . (Roger, Lliyd-James, Benjamin, & Borden, 2012) Heart failure costs the nation $34.4 billion each year, including healthcare services, medications, and lost productivity. (Kochanek, Murphy, Minino, & Kung, 2011) Furthermore, adults admitted with a secondary diagnosis of heart failure rather than a primary diagnosis experienced a higher cost of hospitalization. (Wang, Zang, Ayala, Wall, & Fang, 2010) Early diagnosis is important in the treatment of heart disease in order to improve the quality of life, increase life expectancy for people with heart failure and ultimately reduce the fiscal burden to society. Evidence-based treatment involves taking medications, following a proper diet, reducing salt intake, monitoring weight daily...
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...experiences with former coaches, both positive and negative, have helped shape his coaching philosophy. The first high school coach that the author played for helped him realize the coach that he did not want to become for his players. This high school coach would be consistently late to practice, make inappropriate comments to players and simply roll the basketballs out and have the team practice on their own. This coach almost turned the author off from playing the sport that he adored because of the ineffective coaching style that was demonstrated. The author then ended up transferring schools in hope for a better experience playing basketball. The last coach that the author played for in high school helped show him the positive benefits of being part of a team and having a positive relationship between player and coach. Whether it was the drills they practiced, the way they communicated amongst each other and the way that the individuals conducted themselves, it was always about the team. Looking back at that experience, the author realized that playing and being part of a successful team was priceless. In turn, the author has now envisioned his players experiencing being part of a successful program. The sacrifices, hard work and the determination that the author’s former teammates and himself shared were a positive experience that he reminisces about and visions to duplicate in the teams that he coaches. “Life is about relationships” (Ehrmann, 2011, p. 112). That...
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...21st Century Leadership Monique Bauchman Management Concepts July 25, 2015 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” (African Proverb). John Driscoll has been the CEO of CareCentrix as of 2013. He has been with several multi-billion healthcare businesses, including Medco and Oxford Health plans to name a few(Modern Health Care). He has exhibited the ability to work strategically, to inspire with vision, to develop people and to deliver results. But most importantly he has the ability to lead an incredibly fast growing and dynamic company with limitless potential such as CareCentrix. His goals becoming CEO is to meet and exceed the expectations of their customers and to provide exemplary care to the patients. Moreover, as a company the goal is to move patients out of acute and sub-acute care to their homes where they can leverage technology in innovative ways to improve quality care and sustainable outcomes, all in a setting that is emotionally and physically beneficial to the patient. (CareCentrix) According to John Driscoll, “CareCentrix is not only a premier company to do business with, but also a great place to work.” In 2014, was implemented, for the first time ever, performance reviews, with merit increases awarded for performance. Another initiative rolled out was the “Golden Thread” which connects everyone’s individual objectives with their unit’s objective and overall corporate objective. This is designed to ensure that every team...
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...Key Features of the Affordable Care Act By Year On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. The law puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond. Use the links below to learn about what’s changing and when: OVERVIEW OF THE HEALTH CARE LAW 2010: A new Patient's Bill of Rights goes into effect, protecting consumers from the worst abuses of the insurance industry. Cost-free preventive services begin for many Americans. See More 2010 Changes. 2011: People with Medicare can get key preventive services for free, and also receive a 50% discount on brand-name drugs in the Medicare “donut hole.” See More 2011 Changes. 2012: Accountable Care Organizations and other programs help doctors and health care providers work together to deliver better care. See More 2012 Changes. 2013: Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on October 1st. See More 2013 Changes. 2014: All Americans will have access to affordable health insurance options. The Marketplace allows individuals and small businesses to compare health plans on a level playing field. Middle and low-income families will get tax credits that cover a significant portion of the cost of coverage. And the Medicaid program will be expanded to cover more low-income Americans. All together, these reforms mean that millions of people who were previously uninsured will gain coverage, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. See More 2014 Changes...
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