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HEALTHCARE FOR THE GERIATRIC AGE GROUP

Tiffany Richardson

ENG122: English Composition II

Instructor: Heather Nielson

11/15/2016

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Aging is a natural process that comes with a cost. It is normal and evident that this

process poses a great challenge for all in the society. Chronologically it refers to those with 65

years and above, and these are the people who have a high prevalence of chronic diseases or

even mental illnesses. The Americans despise the old, and this is usually evident in the media.

The old are portrayed as weak, comic and indecisive. However this notion is incorrect because

the old usually have imminent knowledge which can’t be found in the younger generation.

Therefore it is important for the government, the citizens and important stakeholders in the

country to come up with policies, measures, and assistance to ensure that these people live longer

because, in the country at individual levels, they are iconic and very beneficial.

The Administration on Aging (AOA) is an agency within the US Department of Health

and Human Services designated to carry the activities aimed to cater for the welfare of the old

people. According to the United States & United States (1971), the AOA is assigned a mandate

of promoting the well-being of older individuals. It provides services and programs designed to

help them to live independently in their residing premises and their homes. The agency also

offers financial support to persons who are above the age of 60 years. The AOA also provides

home based and community-based services to seniors regarding adult day care, transport, and

health promotion programs.

The government is always in the frontline in ensuring that the welfare of the old people is

taken care of. Therefore the government gives financial assistance to them because at their age;

they are not working, and therefore they don’t earn any income. The financial support delegated

to them helps them in important life aspects, (Sines et al, 2005). The finance they are given will

assist them in payment of bills like the heating bills, medication and also nutrition. With all the

above favorable conditions, the life span of the old individuals will increase.

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Family members and the general community are the nearest parties that are accessible to

the old. Both play a significant role in caring for the elderly parents by ensuring that they are in

access to good health care, handling legal questions and ensuring that they find the right living

situation. Talking to them is an efficient way to know what they want their wishes and the

available options. It gives them an assurance that support will always be on the way when they

need it. According to Harrington & Estes. (2008), danger signals should be used by family and

community members to know when these people require any help. These may include general

forgetfulness, sudden weight loss or even failure to take medication and overdosing themselves.

Distance can be a hindrance between family members, (Harrington, C., & Estes, C. L.

2008). They should take appropriate measures that ensure that they can coordinate for the proper

being of their old family members regardless of the distance that separates them. First, they can

set up an alarm that they can call and summon for immediate help. Also, they can manage the

doctor and medical appointments to ensure that they never miss. They can also hire a case

manager who will coordinate your loved one’s care manage bills and communicate to the family.

Private institutions can offer care for the old, although they do it at a higher cost. The

private institutions usually offer attractive and high-quality services. In this case, the interested

parties should use the social security and medical assistance to obtain the services of these

institutions which will ensure that they take care of their old members.

The old, as we have seen are very important. Therefore every person should put a hand to

ensure that their welfare is desirable, and by this, they will live longer Their experience, wisdom

and knowledge are crucial and they can impart it to the young people and thus ensure smooth

continuity of the whole community. However, on their part, the old individuals themselves

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should also adopt measures which will enhance their well being too and not to depend on others

merely, (United States & the United States 1971).

Many elders have the notion that they are no longer useful in the society and therefore

they take no action that will keep them healthy and active. According to United States & United

States (1971), physical exercises stimulate the mind and the body barring unnecessary ailments.

Lack of activities is the primary cause of obesity in old people, and they also tend to overuse

alcohol and medicine such as painkillers and this negative impact on their general body health

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opposing side and then prove

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2. health

The essay ends very abruptly

with no satisfying sense of

closure. You need a

conclusion that gives an

overview of your argument

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References

United States., & United States. (1971). Evaluation of Administration on Aging and conduct of

White House Conference on Aging: Washington: U.S. Govt. Print. Off.

Sines, D., Appleby, F. M., & Frost, M. (2005). Community health care nursing. Oxford, UK:

Blackwell Pub.

Harrington, C., & Estes, C. L. (2008). Health Policy: Crisis and Reform in the U.S. health care

delivery system. Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Pub.

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