Week4 illness’s day disease discussion

TASK 

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below. 

Topic 1

Review the Healthy People 2020 objectives for the older adult.

• Of the objectives listed for the older adult, which two do you feel are most important? 
• Include examples and references to support your response.

Topic 2

There are several vulnerable populations who are susceptible to chronic illnesses (older; homeless; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations) and who face challenges when it comes to care. 

• Choose one vulnerable population and identify chronic illnesses to which they might be  susceptible
• Identify challenges they face related to one of the identified chronic illnesses
• Discuss what can be done to help alleviate these challenges.