WGU study guide for care of the older adult OA, Full Review. VERIFIED.

WGU study guide for care of the older adult OA, Full Review. VERIFIED. 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 - -They expect and demand excellence in geriatric care. Health disparities exist among minority elder group. Other vulnerable older adults are veterans, those with disabilities, and prisoners. Top five racial groups in United States - -European Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans European Americans - -individualistic, stoic (don't want to be a burden to others), elder Europeans lose their sense of self worth. Trust authority (will tend to follow health care advice) European Americans - top five health disparities - -smoking by pregnant women, drug induced deaths, deaths from poisoning, deaths from melanoma