Policy Issues Affecting the Health of Older Individuals in the United States
Oyintoun-emi Ozobokeme MD1, Okelue Edwards Okobi MD2*, Uduak A. Udo II, MD3, Maureen G. Boms MD4, Adeyemi Adeosun MD5, Jovita Koko MD6, Chukwuebuka Agu MD7, Ijeoma Christia Izundu MD8, Emmanuel O. Egberuare MD9, Oluwarotimi A. Ogunlami MD10
Abstract
The aging population is growing, in the United States and the rest of the world. Developed nations are now facing challenges with providing for this increasing unit of population. Aged adults account for a significant part of individuals utilizing health care services in these countries. As a result of this growth, long-term policies in the healthcare of the elderly need to be reviewed. This manuscript offers insight into the policies and the several elements that affect the provision of healthcare to the aging populace. Some of the issues addressed include medical care needs versus supply, alternatives to institutionalization, alternative delivery systems, financing long-term care services, the role of informal support systems, housing, and income maintenance. The demand for use of long-term care services is also significantly growing. Socioeconomic status and health behaviors throughout life affect the need for these services. However, financing and access to these services have become a concern for governments, and papers like this offer relevant data which can be used to reform and make informed policies.
Keywords
aging; elderly; long-term care; policy; ADLs; healthcare
Cite This Article
Ozobokeme, O. MD., Okobi, O. E. MD., Udo II, U. A. MD., Boms, M. G. MD., Adeosun, A. MD., Koko, J. MD., Agu, C. MD., Izudu, I. C. MD., Egberuare, E. O. MD., Ogunlami, O. A. MD. (2022). Policy Issues Affecting the Health of Older Individuals in the United States. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 3| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2022, Pages 879-887, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Volume3-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.369-879-887.pdf
Volume 3 | Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2022
