The population of Americans ages 85 and older is expected to quadruple to almost 18 million (Guralnik, Alecxih, Branch, Wiener, 2001). The elderly population is at risk for debilitating chronic and long-term diseases. This presents society with enormous economic and social costs, resulting from attempting to provide care for these individuals. Research by Guralnik has shown that the majority of the costs for the elders result from loss of independence. They found that the United States currently spends more than $26 billion annually in additional health care costs for persons over 65 who lose their ability to live independently (Guralnik, et. al. 2001). This cost is projected to escalate in years to come. This realization makes it imperative that the disciplines of medicine, nursing and social work assist the elders in remaining independent.
Assisting this population in reaching this goal must include research findings that co-relate to factors that lead to loss of independence. The Alliance for Aging Research has designated a list of these factors including: .
Visual impairments such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Dementia and mental impairment to include any entity that produces loss of cognitive or intellectual function.
Mobility impairment such as arthritis or osteoporosis.
Incontinence, which may be due to any number of causes.
Hearing loss.
Recognition and early diagnosis of impairments may lead to effective treatment for these individuals and can assist them to remain in the community setting (Reuben, Walsh, Moore, Damesyn, Greendale 1998). .
Nursing professionals need to position themselves to be aware of possible barriers to effective treatment modalities and interventions. Recent research has shown that many primary care physicians or medical groups do not often refer elders to specialists. Managed care requires the primary care physician to make referrals for patients who need them.
Elders spoke as an advocate of good health for people who weren't white, and for people who weren't male. ... Joycelyn Elders was born Minnie Lee Jones in Schaal, Arkansas on August 13, 1933. ... Elders is the oldest of eight children. ... Elders is a member of numerous professional organizations and service organization boards. ... Not all of Elders's efforts as surgeon general were controversial. ...
Elder abuse: a systematic review of risk factors in community-dwelling elders. ... Classification of Elder Abuse There are factors why an elder person may be more predisposed to abuse than others. ... Listening intently to the elder. ... The elder may feel embarrassed so they just keep quiet. However, there are signs we can observe when an elder is suspected to have been abused sexually. ...
Also, the fear a hearing parent might have raising a deaf child can negatively affect the child-parent relationship (Elder, 1998 & Harrison, 2004). ... According to Scanlan, MD (Elder, 1998), deaf children have less ways of learning about sexuality than hearing children. ... Scanlan says this makes deaf children have a wrong understanding on the right and wrong ways they should be touched (Elder, 1998). ... This may be because the deaf individual has trouble finding an adult fluent enough in their language to fully understand the situation (Elder, 1998). ... According to Elder (1998),...
The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study Executive Summary Introduction and Background America's burgeoning elder population has affected every segment of the social, political, and economic landscape. ... The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study (NEAIS) was conducted by the National Center on Elder Abuse at the American Public Human Services Association (formally known as the American Public Welfare Association) and the Maryland-based social science and survey research firm, Westat. ... What are the characteristics of self-neglecting elders? ... The standard error suggests that ...
If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all, could end up resulting in death. ... Elder abuse will be my first topic that is the result of domestic violence. Elder abuse often can take place in hospitals or shelters but the majority of the time it takes place at the elders own home by his or her family. ... Fortunately, organizations such as National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) and National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) helps elders by providing vital information about elde...
If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all could end up resulting in death. ... Elder abuse will be my first topic that is the result of domestic violence. Elder abuse often can take place in hospitals or shelters but the majority of the time it takes place at the elders own home by his or her family. ... Fortunately, organizations such as National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) and National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) helps elders by providing vital information about elder...
Equality 7-2521 understood that his need to ask questions and his thirst for knowledge was sinful, but as he expanded his knowledge and pushed against the Council of Elders he grew to realize that his sins may actually not be as sinful as he previously thought. ... They were expected to do what they were told by the Council of Elders and not to show any sign of resistance. ... While Equality 7-2521 was not the only man who felt this way, as the House of Street Sweepers was, though unwritten, the House where those who showed resistance against the Council of Elders' rule and their decision...
My significant experience has come from my short time that I have spent on the Elder High School hockey team. ... I know I cannot fulfill my duties as captain, but I have help and do everything I can to aid in the improvement of Elder hockey. ... Tutoring is an activity that I have participated in since Elder first offered it to me as a sophomore. ... My experience as a leader on the Elder High School hockey team has given me more than I can possibly give to the team. ...
