...children caring for their elderly parents. Attempting to keep their parents comfortable and living the life that they were once used too. Within this article it discusses one lady who goes by the name of Amanda, giving a daily routine of her life caring for her parents. Apart of this routine she enlisted her husband to help her care for her father providing daily living cares, that took most of the evening. Amanda shared her frustrations, the lack of help from her other siblings due to the distance that they lived. She also shared that regardless of how hard she tried to ensure that her parents were comfortable, she was never acknowledge for all the time and effort she put in, she was only scolded with the wrongs. Amanda stated that she attempted to find other help, however, due to wanting to ensure that her parents lived their life comfortably that companies that offered services did not offer them at the time her parents would like. However, after an extended time of being her parents personal care taker in their residential independent living facility, staff started to notice that the elderly couple did not come down to the dining area. This caused a staff to question their where about, and a...
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...Entrepreneurial Opportunity People spend hard-earned dollars for health care services and require answers to health care questions and issues that are confusing to many of them. Concierge care is an excellent business opportunity. There has been tremendous growth. Health Care Concierge provides a professional, discrete, and reliable resource for individuals. . Concierge Nursing Concierge care is a new avenue for nursing. Concierge nursing stems from the relatively new concept of concierge medicine involving physicians. Concierge medicine limits the number of sick people in a practice and doctors and the patients have contractual agreements for services. The services can include house calls, 24-hour access to the physician, same-day appointments, longer appointment times, free check-ups, and telephone and e-mail consultations. The opportunity for discussion at this time involves concierge nursing via the web. Internet access for health questions is the manner, by which a large majority of individuals seek answers. Concept Statement Imagine living in a world in which every person has access to his or her own personal health care professional 24-hours a day. Situations and circumstances arise constantly, in which, people would welcome advice and direction from a trusted resource. Solicitation for advice from a health care professional happens every day through friends, family, and even strangers. “HealthCare Concierge” addresses this overwhelming need. ...
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...2011). This theory puts a lot of faith into the human’s natural hedonistic calculus. When discussing this theory in conjunction with elder abuse, taking in and caring for an elder is not usually seen as rewarding for the amount of effort that is put into it. With the large price paid, and not seeing much in return, this theory states that this can result in abuse of the elder. Taking this approach and comparing it to child abuse, it could be seen very similarly. The parent could be feeling like they put everything in and get nothing back, and take their frustrations out on the child. Much like the caregiver would take their frustrations out on the elder in these cases (Barnett et al....
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...Caring for your elderly Caring for your elderly Psych 500/Lifespan Development 7/9/2012 Dr. Jones In life we start off as infants who are not able to do anything and need to depend on others to provide common needs. We then grow into children, adolescents, adults, and then senior citizens. As we grow into the senior citizens we tend to go back to the infant stage where we start to depend on others to help us with daily needs. When this starts to happen we tend to see a switch in roles. There comes a time in all of our lives where children and parents switch roles. Children have grown up and start talking care of their parents. Compared to generation’s years ago, the human race is living longer than it used to because they are staying healthy. "We're living longer because people are reaching old age in better health," said demographer James Vaupel, author of a review article appearing in the March 25 edition of Nature. But once it starts, the process of aging itself -- including dementia and heart disease -- is still happening at pretty much the same rate,” (Science 2010). We...
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...Caretakers as Abusers Bellevue University Abstract This paper will discuss caregivers who charged with caring for those who are unable to look after themselves. We will consider the sociocultural explanations, social learning, and intra-individual theories associated with this type of abuse. Since most abusers are caretakers who have been entrusted with the tending to of those who are unable to care for themselves, we will examine possible causes that lead them to their cruel behavior. We will also address how the maltreatment of helpless victims falls into two classifications, abuse and neglect, and they both can be physical and/or emotional in nature. These theories will be compared and contrasted as we investigate the characteristics of caretakers involved in the abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and folks with special needs. Comparing and Contrasting Caretaker Theories Most perpetrators who abuse children, the elderly, and special needs individuals are caretakers who have been entrusted with the tending to of those who are unable to care for themselves. Many are usually either family members or someone well known to the victim (Daigle, 2013). The maltreatment of the helpless falls into two classifications, abuse and neglect, and they both can be physical and/or emotional in nature (Malley-Morrison & Hines, 2004). The three theories in regards to maltreatment that we will be discussing here fall into three common categories and they are: ...
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...of Vulnerability are the elderly. The elderly are more susceptible to functional deterioration and therefore need special support and medical attention in the health care context. Caring for elderly people, especially those with medical problems can be nerve-racking, and that can combine with other stressors, such as financial or marital problems, and will further cause caregivers to become neglectful .In the long run caregivers become encouraged to send their old folks to medical facilities or senior homes. Elderly people, like many young people prefer to stay at their own home that is made up of treasured memories; they feel a sense of belonging at their own home than a senior home. In my culture caring for elderly people in their most difficult time of their lives is considered an honor and a blessing and an opportunity for great spiritual growth. In my culture it is not enough that we only check up on our elders like parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, but we act with limitless compassion, are kind, and are patient with them. We always try to remember that when we were helpless children, they were patient with us, gave us their love and preferred us to themselves. As a nurse, there are instances I forget the confines of the elderly and look at them with distrust and abhorrence, especially when I believe that they sometimes can be demanding, impatient, and rude. I must say that sometimes I also stereotype the elderly with my fellow coworkers...
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...Many potential burdens can be put on caregivers and families when there are no clear guidelines on the ethical management of the elderly. These dilemmas could result changes in practice from trained professionals to the support for family members to ensure that the growing population can have quality, cost effective care when needed. As the reality of all of these changes to geriatric healthcare develop, there will be increased importance for all levels of care providers to fulfill the duty of maintaining dignity, autonomy, and justice for the aging population. Using the theory of deontology, the issue of the growing geriatric population being in need of already scarce resources can be solved by spreading the responsibility of wellbeing and care from the individual and family to the government and healthcare corporations; in order to, accommodate the needs of all elderly patients and provide a high standard of...
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...Elderly Care Methods in the United States and China ANT101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Beverly Musso Professor: Dr. Marjorie Estivill June 26th, 2014 Elderly care, is something that has some role in every culture around the globe in one way or another, even if that way is neglecting the elderly and letting them fend for themselves, either way it is a part of humanity as a whole. Different cultures have different ways to approach this topic. I believe in the United States, and China, we are taught to respect and take care of our elders. While both countries believe in cherishing and taking care of their elders, their methods are different, because they have different ways of caring to them, have different statuses in each country, and have overall different beliefs around this topic. Each culture has their way of handling this topic, and I believe there is no correct answer to this, but exploring the different ways that cultures take on this task is important. To begin with, both the United States, and China agree that elders are important to society, and have wisdom that can only be gained through age. However, each of these countries have different ways of caring to their elders. For example china has the one child policy, which leaves a gap with much more older people then young to care for them. It is not uncommon for a Chinese household to have four grandparent’s two parents and one child. This phenomenon is known as “4-2-1”. Contrasting to the United...
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...Japan: Final Paper Tiffany Haisler BUS343: International Marketing Robert McKinley 9/1/2014 Japan: Final Paper With populations the world over growing older and birth rates declining, the demand for elderly care and assistance will only gain more momentum. Caring for the elderly is not just limited to medical care. There are great numbers of seniors that have become shut-ins and recluses because they have no immediate family to provide for them and most of their friends have passed on or are incapacitated themselves. While social services have increased, they have not closed the gap that will only continue to widen if something is not done to stem the tide. In Japan, where the population is growing older and living longer than ever before, social and medical services are in high demand. Specialized social and medical assistance care is certainly a developing need in Japan. The primary service to be provided is social care for seniors, specifically those that are left home alone during the day while their caretakers are working. Multiple options and levels of care would be available. The customer can be dropped off or shuttled to one of the associated adult day centers that would provide a myriad of activities. For those that may prefer more personal treatment, an aide can be dispatched to their home to provide companionship during the day or assist them in daily outings. For those customers whose health is not in the best condition, assistance in getting to doctor’s...
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...Kaakinen. The article related to the reading in the textbook is from a quarterly publication in The Gerontoligist, and is titled “On Being Very, Very Old: An Insider’s Perspective.” It discussed a Gerontologist’s perspective to becoming elderly and her experiences in a Long Term Care environment. The questions were asked, “What can we do as nurses to improve and support our patients and their families as they age into late adulthood?” In addition the group was asked in what ways they saw Gerontologic nursing changing in the future. The group was also asked to share their experiences caring for elderly patients. The group participants for the week included: Patricia Marier (group leader), Tammy Bambic, Claudia Gredig, Katheryn Weaver, Dawn Arnett, and Janet Lott. The group had great input into the ways we could improve and support our patients and their families as they aged into old age. The group all shared the opinion that helping the elderly stay as independent as possible was one of the most important things we should do as patient advocates for the elderly. We also all shared a deep respect for the elderly, and some participants made it a point to teach her children to respect and care for their elders. We were reminded that the elderly are sometimes mentally and physically slower, many are hard of hearing,...
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...the 1960s being the decade of sensitivity to child abuse, the 1970s to spouse abuse, and the 1980s to elder abuse (Kosberg, 1988). Elder abuse became a public issue in 1978 with testimony given to a congressional subcommittee on the abuse of elderly parents (Wolf, 1988). In 1988, the National Aging Resource Center on Elder Abuse (NARCEA) conducted several national surveys that revealed problems across states relative to the reporting of elder abuse. Although authorized in 1987 but not funded until 1990, the Elder Abuse Prevention Program was established under the Older Americans Act, enacted in 1975 (Goldstein, 1995). Greater awareness of this...
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...2014 Abstract This paper will summarize the worldview of Christianity and how the framework of Christianity can provide the elements needed in caring for the population. The focus will be on several scriptures and writings from the Bible and other sources and how they apply to the individual and the community as a whole as Christians. Population Health & Scripture Christianity Within the pages of the Bible there are stories of Jesus caring for people. Jesus cared for those in need, for those who were sick, and fed those who were hungry. It is because of His teachings that Christians continue to follow within His footsteps to do the same. The teachings that are within the Bible provide a framework for a worldwide Christian view to population health. Christians are called to help others just as Jesus did. To care for others without regard to social status, financial status, or even religious beliefs, Christians are similar to the health care system within the United States. The healthcare system in the United States does not turn away those in need of care; however, the costs can cause a person to not seek the care that is needed. According to a study conducted called Religion & Public Life Project approximately 78.4% of Americans are Christian in faith. If all practicing Christians approached caring for others within the population as the Bible states we should, many of the US health care concerns could be improved and a better quality of life would...
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...Long Term Care Facility vs. Home Health Care Nursing Karen Waite Eng/102 July, 2014 Will mom or loved one receive better care at home or in a nursing home? This is a hard choice to make, but which is the best? In this paper, it examines the efficiency of home care programs, assisted living and long-term care programs. It examines the care and cost of the different programs with respect. The decision of whether or not to place an aging parent (or a loved one) into a long-term care facility, or to try and to keep them in their own home or yours is one that many American families are facing each day. Factors in dealing with this decision are too numerous to count, but we will address a few of them in the following paper, like the financial aspects, psychosocial, and meeting the overall needs of our ever aging parents or ill loved one. Taking care of your loved one is a full time job in most cases. Long-term care facilities are a traditional approach to caring for the elderly or chronically ill members of society. These facilities are set up in a couple of different ways to provide specialized care depending on a person’s need. In some cases, mom may not need a great deal of care with her daily living, but may need help with fixing food or remembering to take her medication. So, the first point of our discussion is assisted living facilities. These are apartment type communities that specialize in assisting seniors who may have a problem accomplishing their normal activities...
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...Services For many generations, care of the elderly has continually been the responsibility of various family members. The elderly individual needing care would generally stay in the home of their children or other relatives until their death like some still do today. In various cultures such as that of the Chinese and Japanese, their traditions dictate that caring for the elderly whether it be a parent or an uncle or aunt is a matter of honor and a way to show respect to their elderly. In some countries, especially impoverished ones, the care of the elderly continues to fall on the family because they have no financial means to seek other methods of care or no services are available where they live. Fortunately for those who live in countries such as the U.S., Europe and Australia, there are many services available to aid in the care of the elderly which gives family members other options and assistance as needed. Caring for the elderly consists of many different factors and can at times be impossible for those wanting to provide care for their loved ones at home. Financial factors and health factors are two of the most significant issues that determine how the elderly are cared for. Other factors hinge on whether or not the family member providing care has space in their own home, is able to arrange their schedule to provide that care, or already their own health issues that would prevent them from providing care to an elderly family member. Due to those circumstances, the...
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...aging population. The number of Americans living over the age of 65 has dramatically increased in the past years. People are beginning to live well past retirement and later stages of their lives because they have remained healthy and productive. Given the fact that America is aging, it is important to have resources available for American’s who will soon dip into retirement funds and Medicare. A good question to ask as America becomes populated by more and more elderly is, “How can the unique needs and desires of each person be appropriately assessed and addressed in a rapidly changing health care environment?” In 2011 “baby boomers” began to turn 65 which accounted for 14 percent of the U.S. population, that percentage will increase to 20 by the year 2030 (APA). The average life expectancy for men is now 73 years and for women it is 80 years. These baby boomers will have a significant impact on American society and will challenge the health care delivery and financing systems. As the life expectancy increases, the elderly will spend more than half of their adult life in retirement (Helsler, 2000), many will re-enter the workforce as a way to socialize and maintain active. Employers will also discover that mature adults hold more years on experience (Helsler, 2000). Medical expenses will also rise...
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