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What is the primary focus of hospice care?
What is the primary focus of hospice care?
Which type of care is considered the least expensive?
Which type of care is considered the least expensive?
What is a characteristic of Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs)?
What is a characteristic of Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs)?
What is true about the cost of assisted-living facilities compared to nursing homes?
What is true about the cost of assisted-living facilities compared to nursing homes?
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Which statement is incorrect regarding Medicare Part D?
Which statement is incorrect regarding Medicare Part D?
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What characterizes the concept of compression of morbidity?
What characterizes the concept of compression of morbidity?
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Which of the following best describes primary aging?
Which of the following best describes primary aging?
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Geriatrics is primarily concerned with what aspect of aging?
Geriatrics is primarily concerned with what aspect of aging?
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Which chronic condition is most prevalent in older adults?
Which chronic condition is most prevalent in older adults?
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What is the relationship between Medicare spending and inflation?
What is the relationship between Medicare spending and inflation?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding secondary aging?
Which of the following statements is true regarding secondary aging?
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What are the most common diseases associated with aging?
What are the most common diseases associated with aging?
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Which age group tends to have the largest healthcare costs?
Which age group tends to have the largest healthcare costs?
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Which of the following is covered under Medicare Part A?
Which of the following is covered under Medicare Part A?
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What does Medicare Part B primarily focus on?
What does Medicare Part B primarily focus on?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the costs covered by Medicare?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the costs covered by Medicare?
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Medicaid is primarily designed for which group of individuals?
Medicaid is primarily designed for which group of individuals?
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What is a unique feature of Medicare Part C?
What is a unique feature of Medicare Part C?
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Which service is not covered by Medicare?
Which service is not covered by Medicare?
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How is Medicare primarily funded?
How is Medicare primarily funded?
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What is one of the cost containment measures used by Medicare?
What is one of the cost containment measures used by Medicare?
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Study Notes
Morbidity & Mortality
- Morbidity refers to the presence of illness in older age, while mortality refers to lifespan.
- Compression of morbidity lowers life expectancy but increases the quality of life by minimizing the duration of illness before death.
- Expansion of morbidity increases life expectancy but decreases the quality of life by extending the period of illness before death.
Aging
- Biological aging & senescence involve a cumulative, progressive, and ultimately harmful series of changes that start at reproductive maturity and end in death.
- Primary aging refers to age-related changes independent of disease, like hair turning gray.
- Secondary aging refers to disabilities resulting from disease.
Geriatrics & Epidemiology
- Geriatrics focuses on aging as a medical specialty.
- Gerontology studies aging itself, not specific diseases.
- Epidemiology studies disease frequency and causes.
- Geriatric epidemiology involves studying how diseases affect older people.
Common Diseases in Old Age
- Hypertension (60%), high cholesterol (51%), arthritis (35%), ischemic/coronary heart disease (29%), diabetes (27%), and chronic kidney disease (25%) are the most common conditions.
- Arthritis involves joint inflammation.
- Osteoporosis weakens bone tissue. Falls are a common symptom and can lead to hip fractures requiring advanced care.
- Parkinson's disease is a neurological movement disorder characterized by tremors, slow movement, and micrographia.
- Cancer and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death.
- Dementia significantly affects memory and thinking.
- Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent dementia type.
Healthcare Spending Trends
- Healthcare costs are continuously rising.
- Medicare spending is increasing faster than inflation.
- The oldest adults (65+) incur the highest healthcare costs.
Medicare
- Medicare eligibility caters to those aged 65 and above or individuals with qualifying disabilities.
- Medicaid serves individuals, families, and children with limited resources.
- Medicare Part A covers hospital costs during inpatient admissions.
- Medicare Part B covers outpatient services, ambulance, testing, and physician-provided care.
- Medicare Part C offers additional private Medicare coverage with potential benefits like dental and hearing care (capped).
- Medicare Part D provides optional prescription drug coverage.
- Medicare is financed through payroll taxes on workers' income.
- Medicare covers about half of older adults' out-of-pocket medical expenses.
- Medigap private insurance policies cover remaining medical bills.
- Medicare does not cover eyeglasses, hearing aids, dental care, long-term non-acute care in nursing homes, assisted living costs, housekeeping, or other fees for maintaining independence.
- Medicare does cover assistive devices like prosthetics and walking aids.
Cost Containment Measures in Medicare
- Prospective payment systems utilize predetermined fixed payments for specific services or diagnoses (Part A).
- Diagnosis-related groups classify patients and determine hospital reimbursement (Part A).
- Resource-Based Relative Value Scale incentivizes prevention and health promotion services over costly procedures (Part B).
Inflation Reduction Act & Medicare (2022)
- Implemented a $2,000 cap on prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D.
- Medicare can now negotiate drug prices.
Housing & Long-Term Care
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Community-based Services provide support in the community like adult day care and home healthcare.
- Adult day care offers daytime socialization, entertainment, and supervision at a low cost.
- Home healthcare provides in-home assistance with meals, hygiene, entertainment, and transportation.
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Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs) offer age-in-place solutions with various care levels, from independent living to skilled nursing care, within one location.
- Seniors pay an entrance fee for lifetime care in a CCRC.
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Medicalized services include assisted-living facilities and nursing homes.
- Assisted-living facilities provide support for daily tasks.
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Nursing homes provide residential care with varying levels of nursing care.
- Most nursing homes are for-profit.
Continuum of Care
- Individuals transition from independent living to progressively higher levels of care, ultimately involving skilled nursing care.
Housing Costs
- Nursing homes are the most expensive long-term care options, while adult day care is the cheapest.
Hospice vs. Palliative Care
- Both focus on maximizing quality of life.
- They treat symptoms rather than the underlying disease itself.
- Hospice care is initiated when a terminal diagnosis is made.
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This quiz explores the concepts of morbidity and mortality in the context of aging, focusing on their definitions, implications, and the differences between primary and secondary aging. Participants will also learn about the fields of geriatrics and gerontology, enriching their understanding of these essential aspects of health in older age.
