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large group of people born between 1946-1964.
Considered more affluent, better educated and
Baby Boomers
healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age
group as of 2011
Baby Boomers unique expect and demand excellence in geriatric care.
characteristics that make Health disparities exist among minority elder group.
them a challenge for
healthcare professionals
European
African
Top five racial groups in
Hispanic
United States
Asian
Native Americans
individualistic, stoic (don't want to be a burden to
others),
elders- lose their sense of self worth.
Trust authority- will tend to follow health care advice)
European Americans
5 health disparities smoking by pregnant women
drug induced deaths
deaths from poisoning
deaths from melanoma,
and deaths from COPD before age 45.
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2nd larges minority populations.
religion/spirituality plays important role in health and
wellness.
Equate good luck, good fortune, and good health
African Americans
with being right with God.
Closer ties with extended families and rely on their
close family ties for support.
Distrustful of health care personnel
gonorrhea,
African Americans - top congenital syphilis,
five health disparities new cases of AIDS,
deaths due to HIV infection.
high values on family, religion, and community.
family interdependence over independence.
family first before seeking outside health care.
homeopathic remedies in conjunction with religious
artifacts before engaging the health care
professional.
Hispanic Americans They disagree with silence and noncompliance.
May not seek health care because they feel that their
illness/disease is a punishment of sins.
Many do not seek health care because they do not
have access to it (lack of insurance, communication
difficulties, or fear of ramifications due to being in
country illegally.
Diabetes and heart disease are two health problems
that have increased within this cultural group
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congenital syphilis
TB,
Hispanic Americans - top
AIDS,
5 health disparities
exposure to particulate matter,
cirrhosis deaths
still practice holistic (naturalistic) medicine and may
incorporate this as an adjunct to Western medicine.
Majority of influence comes from Confucianism
Follows a naturalistic perspective, defining health and
illness as a balance between the individual and the
world around the individual.
Treatments may involve - acupuncture, moxibustion
Asian Americans (burning of herbal leaves on or near the body),
cupping (the use of warmed glass jars to create
suction on certain parts of the body), massage, herbal
remedies, movement and concentration exercises (tai
chi)
Some elders may forgo life sustaining treatment
because of the principles of ren. Ren is the golden
rule of Chines decision making "Do not do to others
what you do not want done to yourself".
new cases of TB, congenital syphilis, no pap test
Asian Americans - top 5
among females > 18, exposure to particulate matter,
disparities
and carbon monoxide exposure
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Insulated from the rest of the country, either literally
(by way of land reservation) or in other ways such as
linguistically.
Follow naturalistic approach, believing that health is a
balance of the mind, body, and spirit, and illness
Native Americans
occurs when there is an imbalance or disharmony with
nature.
Health beliefs are blended with religion, carrying a
magic facet as well as holistic and naturalistic
approaches
fetal alcohol syndrome, smoking by pregnant women,
Native Americans - top 5
alcohol related motor vehicle deaths, cirrhosis deaths,
health disparities
and new cases of gonorrhea
Age related changes Visual acuity
which may affect Hearing loss
therapeutic Speech and language difficulties
communication
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WGU c475 study guide for care of the older adult
already graded A
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Terms in this set (122)
large group of people born between 1946-1964.
Considered more affluent, better educated and
Baby Boomers
healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age
group as of 2011
Baby Boomers unique expect and demand excellence in geriatric care.
characteristics that make Health disparities exist among minority elder group.
them a challenge for
healthcare professionals
European
African
Top five racial groups in
Hispanic
United States
Asian
Native Americans
individualistic, stoic (don't want to be a burden to
others),
elders- lose their sense of self worth.
Trust authority- will tend to follow health care advice)
European Americans
5 health disparities smoking by pregnant women
drug induced deaths
deaths from poisoning
deaths from melanoma,
and deaths from COPD before age 45.
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2nd larges minority populations.
religion/spirituality plays important role in health and
wellness.
Equate good luck, good fortune, and good health
African Americans
with being right with God.
Closer ties with extended families and rely on their
close family ties for support.
Distrustful of health care personnel
gonorrhea,
African Americans - top congenital syphilis,
five health disparities new cases of AIDS,
deaths due to HIV infection.
high values on family, religion, and community.
family interdependence over independence.
family first before seeking outside health care.
homeopathic remedies in conjunction with religious
artifacts before engaging the health care
professional.
Hispanic Americans They disagree with silence and noncompliance.
May not seek health care because they feel that their
illness/disease is a punishment of sins.
Many do not seek health care because they do not
have access to it (lack of insurance, communication
difficulties, or fear of ramifications due to being in
country illegally.
Diabetes and heart disease are two health problems
that have increased within this cultural group
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congenital syphilis
TB,
Hispanic Americans - top
AIDS,
5 health disparities
exposure to particulate matter,
cirrhosis deaths
still practice holistic (naturalistic) medicine and may
incorporate this as an adjunct to Western medicine.
Majority of influence comes from Confucianism
Follows a naturalistic perspective, defining health and
illness as a balance between the individual and the
world around the individual.
Treatments may involve - acupuncture, moxibustion
Asian Americans (burning of herbal leaves on or near the body),
cupping (the use of warmed glass jars to create
suction on certain parts of the body), massage, herbal
remedies, movement and concentration exercises (tai
chi)
Some elders may forgo life sustaining treatment
because of the principles of ren. Ren is the golden
rule of Chines decision making "Do not do to others
what you do not want done to yourself".
new cases of TB, congenital syphilis, no pap test
Asian Americans - top 5
among females > 18, exposure to particulate matter,
disparities
and carbon monoxide exposure
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Insulated from the rest of the country, either literally
(by way of land reservation) or in other ways such as
linguistically.
Follow naturalistic approach, believing that health is a
balance of the mind, body, and spirit, and illness
Native Americans
occurs when there is an imbalance or disharmony with
nature.
Health beliefs are blended with religion, carrying a
magic facet as well as holistic and naturalistic
approaches
fetal alcohol syndrome, smoking by pregnant women,
Native Americans - top 5
alcohol related motor vehicle deaths, cirrhosis deaths,
health disparities
and new cases of gonorrhea
Age related changes Visual acuity
which may affect Hearing loss
therapeutic Speech and language difficulties
communication
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