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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Caring for the elderly: a crisis on the horizon
Iowa Medicine : Journal of the Iowa Medical Society
|January 1, 1993
Summary
The aging baby boomer generation will increase the elderly population. Limited budgets may necessitate exploring alternatives to traditional nursing homes for senior care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Sociology
- Healthcare Economics
Background:
- The demographic shift towards an aging population, driven by the baby boomer generation, presents significant societal challenges.
- Increasing numbers of senior citizens are placing a strain on healthcare resources and social services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential alternative care models for the elderly.
- To address the financial pressures on healthcare systems due to an aging population.
Main Methods:
- This study is a predictive analysis based on demographic trends and economic projections.
- Expert opinion from geriatricians in Des Moines informs the projections.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in the elderly population is projected.
- Shrinking public and private budgets are anticipated to impact long-term care funding.
Conclusions:
- Society may need to develop and implement alternatives to nursing homes.
- Proactive planning is crucial to manage the healthcare and financial implications of an aging demographic.
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