Caring for Populations - Assessment and Diagnosis
Caring for Populations: Assessment and Diagnosis
The aging population in America is no secret. The baby boomers are reaching retirement age and people are living longer, which means there is a growing number of individuals over the age of 65 who are going to need care in the future. While there are some communities that have more elderly individuals than other communities, this is still an overarching problem that is affecting the entire United States. The 2010 census indicated that the over-65 population in the United States was 40,267,984 (Census Brief, 2010). That was up from the 2000 census number of 34,991,753 (Census Brief, 2010). It is not difficult to see where the trend is heading, and also not difficult to imagine how that will impact the need for skilled workers who can care for the aging population and its rapid expansion.
Community
For purposes of this paper, the community studied will be Okaloosa County, Florida, which comprises the Ft. Walton Beach area and outlying rural areas, as well as some other small towns and cities. This is a community located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, in what is generally termed the "Panhandle." It is close to larger metropolitan areas, but in and of itself has limited medical facilities and other options for seniors. The county is prone to some flooding and hurricanes along its coastal area, but it also a very popular tourist destination. Fishing is a common activity there, and is also an industry in which some make their living. The aging population is growing rapidly in Okaloosa County and the Ft. Walton Beach area, because the cost of living is inexpensive there compared to other cities in Florida - and retiring to Florida has generally been assumed to be something to which many aging people aspire. Most of that is due to the warm climate.
Demographic and Epidemiological Data
Okaloosa County, Florida is in the Central Time Zone. It is approximately...
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