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Written by BARBARA M. GOLD, RN, CCM, LNC
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Thursday, 30 April 2009 00:16 |
Recognizing the Elderly Marks a Boon For Appropriate Care
Though Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary describes an “elder” as a person over 65 years of age, many 65-year-olds in today’s society do not classify themselves as elders.
A person’s chronological age does not necessarily mean they are “old.” There are many 65 and older persons who remain in the working world. Based on societal activity looking forward from 2009, there are more and more 65 year olds who will remain working or seeking jobs. Because of this shift, we may have to alter the very definition of an ”elder.”
Elder care can consist of a gamut of services. Each state, county and community has their own guidelines and types of services available to the elder population. The resources available range from private to public and are available not only on the Internet but also from local and state agencies. Senior centers, Medicare, AARP and United Way Agencies, to mention a few, exist to support the elder population.
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 18:24 |
 The specialized services of Visiting Angels
Today, more than 7.5 million Americans receive home care services. In light of demographic and political trends, that number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. While the Obama administration has pointed to longterm care with a decreased bent toward institutionalization as a thematic focus, the sheer number of Americans approaching the breakwater age of 65 will result in the need for increased services.
Home care, which can range from custodial-based to skilled nursing to hospice, is a common choice of consumers, many of whom require a basic custodial, or nonmedical, type of care provision. |
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Written by Richard Scott
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Sunday, 01 February 2009 07:00 |
 The scope of enduring care, the benefits of long-term acute care hospitals, and what the shift in demographics means to the viability of the industry
The need for durative care is not going anywhere. As the makeup of the American population continues to shift toward a top-heavy, senior-laden demographic, long-term care is set to become a defining focal point of this and of future generations. The writing is on the wall: In 2007, 9 million men and women over the age of 65 required one form or another of long-term care. By 2020, 12 million will require such services.
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