Aging Population and Health Issues

True (A)

Eating, bathing

<p>mobility, communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managing money (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arthritis = Joint pain and stiffness Stroke = Potential loss of mobility Dementia = Memory loss and cognitive decline Diabetes = Blood sugar management issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of ability to perform ADLs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Housing assistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Aging Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administration on Aging (AOA) = Federal agency overseeing aging programs Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) = Local organizations delivering services Title VI Native American aging programs = Programs focused on Native American elderlies Senior centers = Community focal points for elderly services</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2034 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>increasing life expectancy and decreasing fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Old-old (85 and older) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By 2030 = Care coordination needed for Medicare beneficiaries By 2034 = Older population outnumbers children under 18 By 2060 = One in four Americans will be aged 65 or older By 2050 = 53% nonwhite elderly population</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>chronic and acute health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>69% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicaid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>acute</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part A = Hospital insurance Part B = Medical insurance Part C = Medicare Advantage plans Part D = Prescription drug coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection of resources and support for the spouse in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Housekeeping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Palliative care for managing symptoms associated with dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>residential care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residential care communities = Provides room and meals, assistance with ADLs Home health agencies = Part-time nursing and therapy care at home Hospice care = Palliative care for those at the end of life Adult day care = Supplemental care for individuals during the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may provide transportation for shopping or doctor visits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>emotional, psychological, and spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respite for caregivers or as an alternative to residential care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A condition lasting one year or more, requiring ongoing medical attention and limiting daily activities.

Conditions like arthritis, stroke, diabetes, chronic lung diseases, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, commonly seen in the elderly population.

Health problems that already exist alongside chronic diseases.

Alcoholism, substance abuse, mental illness, and developmental disabilities are examples of pre-existing health problems that frequently coexist with chronic diseases.

A decrease in a person's ability to perform basic tasks.

Complex tasks like managing money, shopping, preparing meals, and taking medications, requiring independent thought.

Basic self-care tasks like eating, bathing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene.

Chronic diseases and loss of the ability to perform IADLs and ADLs often lead to a need for long-term care.

Facilities that offer rooms, meals, housekeeping, medication management, ADL assistance, and recreational activities. They might also provide transportation.

Provide part-time nursing and medical care, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social services in patients' homes. They also provide supplies and equipment.

Provides pain and symptom management for the terminally ill when conventional treatments are no longer helpful. Emotional, psychological, and spiritual support is offered to the patient and family.

Provides supplemental care for those needing support. A less costly alternative to residential or nursing care facilities.

Activities essential for everyday life, including eating, bathing, dressing, and using the restroom.

A significant challenge in performing daily living activities, affecting a substantial portion of people over 85.

Common causes of functional impairment in older adults, impacting cognitive function and everyday activities.

A type of dementia, often the leading cause of dementia, impairing memory, language, and problem-solving.

A condition characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities like memory, language, and problem-solving.

A government health insurance program primarily covering acute illnesses requiring hospitalization or short-term skilled nursing care for older adults.

Benefits for treating acute illnesses, usually focusing on hospitalization and short-term skilled nursing care.

A government health insurance program that covers services not covered by Medicare, acting as supplemental insurance for the elderly and disabled, covering prescription drugs.

A Medicaid program provision protecting a certain portion of a couple's combined resources for the spouse living in the community.

The number of people aged 65 and older will significantly increase by 2030, requiring more healthcare services.

More services are needed due to an increase in chronic and acute health conditions, and disabilities among the elderly.

Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions need coordinated care, especially frail elderly with functional/cognitive impairments.

By 2034, the number of people aged 65 and older will surpass the number of children under age 18.

By 2060, nearly one in four Americans will be at least 65 years old.

The aging population is caused by increasing life expectancy and decreasing fertility rates.

The old-old (85 and older) population segment is increasing at a faster rate than other age groups.

The percentage of people aged 65 and older is projected to grow at a slower rate after 2030.

In 2050, the nonwhite percentage of the population will be 53% compared to 21% in 2014.

A program that offers comprehensive care to older adults with chronic needs, allowing them to stay in their communities.

People who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare benefits.

These programs provide services like supervision, therapeutic treatment, social activities, meals, and some medical care, often including transportation.

A system of federal, state, and local entities aimed at supporting older Americans in their homes and communities.

Part of the aging network, these local agencies provide services to older adults and are crucial for local support.

The primary locations for service delivery within the aging network, where approximately 60% of services are provided.

The expected changes in the U.S. population, including reduced Caucasian representation and increased other racial groups.