Chapter 4 - Aging, Health, and Long-Term Care

What is the result as the older population increase?

more services will be required for the treatment and management for chronic and acute health conditions and disbabilities

Since the size of the older population is projected to grow by almost 50% from 2016 to 2030 what demands will need to be changed?

healthcare, social services, and caregiving

How is the demographic makeup of individuals over 65 years old is expected to change between 2014 and 2050

it will become more racially and ethnically diverse

Old-old

those over age 85

Old

people ages 65 and up

Chronic diseases

conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention, limit activities of daily living or both

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

requires more complex thinking and organizational skills

What are common examples of IADL

managing money, shopping, preparing meals, and taking prescribed medications

Activities of daily living (ADLs)

basic skills required to independently care for oneself

Name some common examples of ADLs

eating, bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, and mobility

A combination of chronic disease and a loss of ability to complete IADLs and ADLs in older adults often leads too what?

long-term care services or support from either family members or professional caregivers

What is Medicare-covered benefits applied too?

mostly treatment of patients with acute illnesses who require hospitalization, short-term skilled nursing care in rehabilitation centers or nursing homes or home health care

What is Part A of the Medicare plan?

hospital insurance and all elderly beneficiaries are automatically enrolled; it specifically covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, home health care

What is the Part B Medicare plan ?

supplemental medical insurance and is voluntary, although over 90% of older adults purchase Part B

Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance (Medigap Insurance)

private company to cover deductibles and co-payment for Parts A and B (most older adults purchase)

What is Part C of the Medicare plan (Medicare Advantage)?

supplemental hospital and medical insurance

What is Part D of the Medicare plan?

prescription medication/drugs