Elderly Care Case Study
Discharging a patient from hospital is usually a complex process that is surrounded by many challenges. Therefore an appropriate discharge plan should be put in place so that there can be avoidance of re-hospitalization. As the case manager for Mr. Trosak case there are several healthcare issues that should be addressed when working with an interdisciplinary plan to determine the most appropriate discharge plan for Mr. Trosak.

These healthcare issues include medication management, appointments, the nature of the patient's current home and suitability for the patient's condition and emotional care. It is important to address all this issues when determining the appropriate discharge plan for the elderly patient. This is because all these issues are important and if they are not addressed appropriately then the patient might eventually find their way back to the hospital. The discharged patient should have adequate help from family or other caregivers that…...

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References

Alpher, E., O'Malley, T. A & Greenwald, J.(2012).Hospital Discharge. Retrieved November 13,

2012 from  http://www.uptodate.com/contents/hospital-discharge 

Next step in care. (2010).Hospital-to-Home Discharge Guide. Retrieved November 13, 2012

from nextstepincare.org/uploads/File/Guides/Hospital/Hospital_to_Home_Guide/Hospital_to_Home.pdf

Many experience depressions and sudden mood swings. The abuse of drugs -- prescription or illegal -- can also lead to disorientation, memory loss and having new difficulties in making decisions (Blow 2003).
Given these effects, the recognition of drug abuse among the elderly population is quite an important task. The recognition of these symptoms, however, is made more complicated by the fact that many members of the elderly population already take a number of prescription drugs. The symptoms of drug abuse also mimic those of many illnesses that are often associated with aging.

This makes the proper recognition and treatment of drug abuse even more critical.

Treatment options: availability and barriers

Substance abuse problems among the elderly are often missed, due to lack of recognition from the caregiver and an unwillingness of the patient and/or family members to discuss the problem. However, when such symptoms are recognized, it is vital for intervention to…...

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Works Cited

Benshoff, John J. et al. 2003. "Substance abuse and the elderly: Unique issues and concerns." Journal of Rehabilitation. 69:2

Blow, Frederic. 2002. "Misuse and abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, and psychoactive medication among older people." Generations. 26:1.

Levin, S.M., & Kruger, J. (Eds.). (2000). Substance abuse among older adults: A guide for social service providers. Rockville, MD: Substance abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Mersy, David. 2003. "Recognition of alcohol and substance abuse." American Family Physician. 67:7

Elderly Care in America: A comparison with England's Healthcare System
Healthcare in America vs. Healthcare in England

Different countries have varying healthcare systems across the world and the systems are set to benefit the local population with the best possible care as would be dictated by the budgetary allocations and supported by the economy and the GDP of the particular nations. There are different sections of the healthcare system that try to cater for each section of the populations and this paper will specifically be concerned with the healthcare systems in the U.S.A. And in England, particularly directed at the elderly in the society. It will look at the healthcare system that prevails in the U.S.A. And the tenets that define it as well as the system that prevails in England, then the paper makes comparison of the two systems as well as highlight the differences that there are between these two…...

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References

Advanta Home Care, (2014). East Vs. West: How we Treat our Elderly. Retrieved December 5, 2014 from  http://advantahomecare.net/east-vs.-west-how-we-treat-our-elderly 

American Dental Association, (2014). Oral Health Topics: Medicaid and Medicare. Retrieved November 26, 2014 from  http://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/medicaid-and-medicare 

National Institute of Aging (2008). Americans Living Longer, Enjoying Greater Health and Prosperity, but Important Disparities Remain, Says Federal Report. Retrieved November 26, 2014 from  http://www.nia.nih.gov/newsroom/2008/03/americans-living-longer-enjoying-greater-health-and-prosperity-important 

New York Times, (2014). Is the Affordable Care Act Working? Retrieved November 26, 2014 from  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/27/us/is-the-affordable-care-act-working.html#/

Elderly Care
Adult Children and Elderly Care

Comment by Sabina:

Adult Children and Elderly Care

What are some of the major problems caregivers face?

With advances in modern medicine our elderly populations are living much longer. Family members who care for their elderly parents encounter many different problems. Some of the biggest problems that caregivers face are the financial strains and emotional strains involved with caring for an elderly parent. Medical care is extremely expensive, even with the use of Medicare there is still out of pocket cost associated with medical care and prescriptions. Adult children who care for parents, who are disabled or chronically ill, could experience many different levels of stress and emotions. There is a high level of stress associated with caring for a parent with a chronic disease. Career goals may also suffer for the caregiver. Many caregivers have to change their job or even leave their job to take care…...

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Reference

ArgiLife (2010). Helping when Health Fails. Family and Consumer Sciences. Retrieved from  http://fcs.tamu.edu/families/aging/elder_care/helping_when_health_fails.php

Elderly Stereotypes in the Media
In Western society today, there has been an overwhelming tendency towards a concern with remaining as youthful as possible for as long as possible. Although this does extend towards the qualities of energy and vitality, the main focus of this drive is upon appearance. In American society particularly, the media has both encouraged and perpetuated this trend. Advertisements, greeting cards, and even cartoons often portray older people as feeble, foolish, and worthy of little more than providing some derisive entertainment for the younger generations. While the mass media has been improving its images of the elderly as citizens worthy of respect, there are still many images that cater to the general drive towards remaining young and physically attractive (Vickers, 2007).

Vickers (2007) notes that stereotypes occur in all sorts of media, including television, comics, and cartoons. One example of the cartoon genre is the online rendition of…...

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References

Aha Jokes.com (2011). Honesty on the Internet. Retrieved from:  http://www.ahajokes.com/crt004.html 

Kingsley, D. (Nov 29, 2009). Stereotyping the Elderly. The Tallgrass Activist. Retrieved from:  http://tallgrassactivist.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/stereotyping-the-elderly/ 

Vickers, K. (2007). Aging and the Media: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, Vol. 5, Iss. 3. Retrieved from:  http://www.csuchico.edu/cjhp/5/3/100-105-vickers.pdf 

Where's the Beef Commercial. Retrieved from: www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/1708/

Elderly Population With Diabetes
AGE MATTERS

Elderly Diabetes

Epidemiology: Definition and Description

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and factors to health conditions in particular populations and its application to the control of these health conditions (NCCDPHP, 2004). The shortest description of the work of epidemiologists is that they count and compare data of cases of disease or injuries in a given population. Then they compare these data with those of another or other populations. From the comparison, they form inferences on patterns in determining if a certain problem exists. If and when they infer that there is a problem, they use the gathered data to determine the cause, the modes of transmission, probable factors of susceptibility, exposure or risk and other potential environmental factors. What a health care practitioner does to an individual patient, an epidemiologist does to an entire population. oth of them test their respective hypotheses in reaching a conclusion.…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

AoA (2010). Health, prevention and wellness program. Administration on Aging:

Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved on July 23, 2011 from  http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/HCLTC/Evidence_Based/index/aspx 

BAM Classroom (2011). Understanding the epidemiologic triangle through infectious disease. Body and Mind: Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. Retrieved on July 23, 2011 from http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/epi_1_triangle.pdf

Cadena, C. (2010). Chronic diabetes in the elderly: the effects of treatment burnout.

Elderly Diabetics
Elderly Hispanic Diabetics

Diabetes is a real problem that affects a significant amount of our population. The death rate associated with diabetes continues to climb yearly, while the death rate of other diseases continues to decrease (ADA, 2010). Diabetes is impairment in the human body that prevents the body from converting glucose to energy. According to the CDC nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and 79 million adults have prediabetes (CDC, 2010). This is a serious problem and needs further research.

In the Hispanic community Diabetes is a major health disparity. "there is a prevalence and health burden of diabetes, which is greater in older Mexican-Americans than in older non-Hispanic Whites and African-Americans, particularly among elderly men" (Black, ay, & Markides, 1999). This problem must be analyzed and addressed. There is a definite need for educating this population about the effects of diabetes. Educating this population about the disease, how to…...

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References

ADA. (2011) Give a tax-deductible donation to help the American diabetes Association. Retrieved from  https://donations.diabetes.org/site/Donation2?df_id=9180&9180.donation=landing&cr=Helpusfightthediabetesepidemic&gclid=CLSNheGwyacCFYrs7QodXhc9Cw 

Black, S.A., Ray, L.A. & Markides, K.S. (1999). The prevalence and health burden of self-reported diabetes in older Mexican-Americans: findings from the Hispanic established populations for epidemiologic studies of the elderly. American Journal of Public Health. 89 (4) 546-552

CDC. (2011). Diabetes and America. Retrieved from  http://www.cdc.gov/search.do?queryText=what+is+diabetes&searchButton.x=0&searchButton.y=0&action=search 

WebMD. (2011). Blood sugar control and insulin. Retrieved from  http://diabetes.webmd.com/slideshow-blood-sugar-insulin

The authors of this research studied 690 individuals between the ages 65 and 89 over a five-year period. They called the survey the "Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly" study (ACTIVE) -- and the results indicate that "cognitive reserve reflects the persistence of earlier differences in cognitive functioning" as opposed to the differential rates of "age-associated cognitive declines" (Tucker-Drob, p. 431). Moreover, the authors offer a pair of conclusions highly germane to elderly issues. One, formal education achieved during the formative years is not directly related to "rates of decline in cognitive functioning during later life" (p. 441). And two, getting a good education "casually influences cognitive abilities" during youthful years and "these benefits seem to persist…until late adulthood." Indeed the authors hypothesize that these benefits "may also serve to protect against functional impairment" and hence have "substantial implications for everyday functioning in later life" (p. 441).

An article…...

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References

Dierckx, E., Engelborghs, S., De Raedt, R., De Deyn, P.P., & Ponjaert-Kristoffersen, I.

(2007). Mild Cognitive Impairment: What's in a Name? Gerontology, 53, 28-35.

Sirven, Joseph I., & Malamut, Barbara L. (2008). Clinical Neurology of the Older

Adult. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Elderly Drivers: Benefit of Experience or Danger to Others?
One of the most pertinent facts of society today is that, in general, populations are aging. This is particularly true of developed nations, where medical science has created a platform to allow the average person to live far longer than the case has been just 50 years ago. The result is a gradually aging population, where the number of elderly is increasing. In addition to concerns like funding for medical care, this phenomenon as also created concerns for road safety. Indeed, according to some statistics, the number of elderly drivers (drivers aged 70 and over) is likely to rise to triple its current level within 20 years (Smartmotorist.com, 2011). This rapid rise in elderly drivers has raised concerns about the safety of roads not only for other drivers, but for the elderly drivers themselves. Statistics appear to be as divided on the…...

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References

Centers for Disease Control (2015, May 4). Motor Vehicle Safety: Older Adult Drivers. Retrieved from:  http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/older_adult_drivers/ 

Rand Corporation (2007). What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? Retrieved from:  http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9272/index1.html 

Shishkin, P. (2009, Jul. 14). Crashes Fuel Debate on Rules for Older Drivers. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from:  http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203577304574276442336625248 

Smartmotorist.com. (2011). Older Drivers, Elderly Driving, Seniors at the Wheel. Retrieved from:  http://www.smartmotorist.com/traffic-and-safety-guideline/older-drivers-elderly-driving-seniors-at-the-wheel.html

Elderly Women
And the Poor (Women) Shall (Not) Inherit the Earth

In America we are often told that anyone can succeed. All you need to do is to work hard. Of course, it helps to be smart. And, of course, it helps to be white. And, of course, it helps to have a well-connected family. And just generally to have the kind of luck that means that you don't get hit by a car or a meteor or by a particularly virulent form of cancer. And, of course, more than almost anything else, it helps to be a man. One of the most accurate predictors of who will spend their old age in poverty is gender. Women end up poor, which affects every aspect of their lives. This paper examines one aspect of the intersection of poverty and gender: The relationship among female status, poverty, age, and housing.

Before beginning to explore the…...

For example, Edna's color palate changes and the media she uses changes regularly, often revealing her state of mind before she is aware of it herself. Art has been one of Edna's main sources of stability. Edna appreciates her solitude. Even though she and her husband have always had a lot of friends, Edna prefers to be alone and frequently spends all day in her art studio, which is a large shed on their property.
In her 50s Edna started to become more active in her community. Her daughter's experience with spousal abuse inspired Edna to volunteer at a local women's shelter, where she continues to volunteer today. Passionate about the environment, Edna has served on more than one public council on community beautification and petitioned the city to expand its recycling program. In addition to her campaign for improved sanitation services with the city, Diamond has also served on…...

The problem that exists in attempting to better understand elder care abuse from a clinical and social perspective, is that there are not enough studies relative to these contemporary times from which to gain insight in order to benefit a clinical approach to protecting elderly from the abuse, and to identity and intervene with a clinical approach at risk elderly people. Johnson, et al., describe elder abuse as interpersonal violence, that has beginning in the latter part of the twentieth century come to be identified as a violence against an age specific segment of the population (325). It is, Johnson, et al. say, a problem that has drawn focus on the same plane as human rights, gender, equality and population ageing (325). This is a timely focus and concern, because in the next decade there will be an unprecedented number of elderly world-wide, and especially in America, who are the…...

In addition, it could actually lower insurance premiums, especially on the elderly, because insurance companies could be assured that the elderly drivers they are insuring are indeed still capable of driving safely.
In addition, creating federal legislation for the states can only save lives - not only of elderly drivers, but of others who come in contact with them. Studies show that, "For every mile they drive, people age 75 or older are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in an automobile accident than are drivers in any other age group except for teenagers. (McKnight 63). Another study notes, "Of traffic fatalities involving older drivers, 82% happened in the daytime, 71% occurred on weekdays, and 75% involved a second vehicle" ("Older Drivers"). Thus, elderly drivers are a danger to themselves, and are more likely to be injured because of their increasingly frail health, but they are also a…...

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References

Author not Available. "Older Drivers." SmartMotorist.com. 2004. 23 March 2005.  http://www.smartmotorist.com/eld/eld.htm 

McKnight, a. James. "Too Old to Drive?" Issues in Science and Technology Winter 2000: 63.

Mercier, Cletus R., and Scott R. Falb. "Policy Issues: License Renewal for Older Drivers - Analysis of the Iowa Experience in Reexamination of High-Risk Drivers." Policy Studies Journal 25.1 (1997): 157+.

Putting the Brakes on Older Drivers." State Legislatures Sept. 2004: 8.

Elderly and their Risk of Depression
Until just recently geriatric depression was not regarded as a medical diagnosis, however, with the elderly suicide rate being the highest in the country it has now come to the forefront of medical research. There are numerous reasons for depression in anyone, at any age, but it seems to plague the elderly at a much higher rate. This is due to a variety of reasons. One factor is the health condition of elderly people who ultimately become victims of a medical ailment by sixty-five years of age. This enhances the chances of depression substantially. Another major reason for geriatric depression is the loss a spouse, in which the passing of our significant other becomes such a traumatic experience that reclusiveness, denial, and ultimately depression are resorted to.

It has been recently acknowledged that insomnia is another cause of geriatric depression, often diagnosed as a sleeping…...

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Bibliography

Balzer, D. "Depression in the Elderly." New England Journal of Medicine 320 (1989):

164-166.

DuPage County Health Department. "Shalala Invites the Public's Input in Developing

Healthy People 2010." Data and Statistics. 2000. DuPage County Health

However, research has shown this to be a more serious issue than previously thought. New research using reconstructed exposure histories suggested a clear association between heavy metal exposure, including lead, and Parkinson's disease. For a period of time, lead was a common ingredient in paints and other building materials. Studies also suggest that it does not take a great deal of toxic metal to store in the bone and cause health issues later in life.
Yach, D., et.al. (2006). "Epidemiologic and Economic consequences of the Global

Epidemics Of Obesity and Diabetes." Nature. 12 (1): 62-66.

One of the most visible issues facing older adults is obesity. Medical doctors, scholars, researchers are all in agreement that there is a complete link between what we eat and drink, and the consequences to our overall health. One need only look in the newspaper, magazines, grocery store aisles, or pop-up ads to see thousands of ads…...

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REFERENCES

Boseman, J. And L. Victor. (2008). "Aging Americans and Diabetes: A Public Health

and Clinical Response." Geriatrics. 59 (4): 14-17.

Gan, W., et.al., (2011). Long-Term Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Hospitalization and Mortality. Environmental Health Perspectives. 119 (4): 501-16.

Nemerogg, C. (2007). The Curiously Strong Relationship Between Cardiovascular

There are a couple of ways to approach this. You can focus on research that has already been done, or you can survey elderly people in your community who live alone. That may be difficult, especially if you live in a small town or you don't know many people, but it can provide you with valuable information if you can get enough people to take the survey. You also need to decide what you want to know about those elderly people who live alone. Are you interested in their health? Their safety? How they handle daily life tasks or emergencies?....

Ageism is the practicing of discrimination against people based on their age.  While the term does not specify the age of the people experiencing discrimination, ageism has most often been used to describe discrimination against older people, particularly seniors. There are multiple components to ageism, as age is used in a discriminatory manner for a variety of types of decision-making, from personal choices to policy choices.

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