WGU study guide for care of the older adult c475 2023

Baby Boomers large group of people born between . Considered more affluent, better educated and healthier. Baby boomers have entered the older age group as of 2011 Baby Boomers unique characteristics that make them a challenge for healthcare professionals expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Top five racial groups in United States European African Hispanic Asian Native Americans European Americans 5 health disparities 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) smoking by pregnant women drug induced deaths deaths from poisoning deaths from melanoma, and deaths from COPD before age 45. African Americans 2nd larges minority populations. religion/spirituality plays important role in health and wellness. Equate good luck, good fortune, and good health with being right with God. Closer ties with extended families and rely on their close family ties for support. Distrustful of health care personnel African Americans - top five health disparities gonorrhea, congenital syphilis, new cases of AIDS, deaths due to HIV infection.