Understanding and Meeting the Needs of the Older Population: A Global Challenge

Bergman, Howard; Karunananthan, Sathya; Robledo, Luis M. G.; Brodsky, Jenny; Chan, Piu; Cheung, Maria; Bovet, Pascal

doi:10.5770/cgj.16.60

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“…In several developed countries, this percentage is even higher; for example, in 2009, the USA had a population of elders 65 years and older of 39.6 million, accounting for 12.9% of the total population (Administration on Aging, ). Because of the high incidence rates of chronic diseases associated with degeneration, the elderly population has a higher healthcare need and consumes more healthcare resources (Bergman et al ., ), and countries bear the responsibility of providing adequate healthcare for this older population. In the meantime, the elders are seen as a vulnerable group and face financial barriers to access health services, particularly in developing countries (Lloyd‐Sherlock et al ., ).…”

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confidence: 97%

Equity in access to healthcare among the urban elderly in China: does health insurance matter?

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Deng

Xiong³

et al. 2013

Health Planning & Management

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Equity in access to healthcare among the urban elderly in China: does health insurance matter?

Sun

Deng

Xiong³

et al. 2013

Health Planning & Management

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“…aging of the population in conjunction with urbanization and industrialization has resulted in an important epidemiological transition marked by a widespread increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases and their sequelae (5). This transition has been so rapid and widespread that it is estimated that in the year 2030 chronic non-communicable diseases will be responsible for more than half of the disease burden in lower-middle and low-income countries (6).…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This transition has been so rapid and widespread that it is estimated that in the year 2030 chronic non-communicable diseases will be responsible for more than half of the disease burden in lower-middle and low-income countries (6). The increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases will elicit, in the majority of cases, a significant burden of disability leading to increased demands on the individual, the family, and the community, and increased utilization of health care resources, as well as a heightened economic and resource burden to society (5).…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Epidemiology of aging, dementia and age-related hearing loss

Limongi

Noale

Siviero

et al. 2015

Hearing Balance and Communication

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Objective: The aim of this work was to provide updated epidemiological data regarding the aging population, dementia and age related hearing loss. Study design: This was a review of available data. Results: aging of the population has resulted in an important epidemiological transition, marked by a widespread increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, including dementia, a disease with a devastating impact, for which currently there is no cure. In 2010 there were 35.6 million people with dementia worldwide and it is estimated that 48.1 million persons will be affected with dementia in 2020, and 90.3 million in 2040. It is therefore essential to identify known risk factors and to look for new ones, in order to be able to act quickly and effectively on those modifiable. age related hearing loss or presbyacusis, an extremely common condition among aged individuals, is one of several factors that certainly plays an important role in increasing the risk of cognitive deficit and of developing dementia. The prevalence of hearing loss in american adults aged 70 years and above is 63%; in Europe nearly 30% of males and 20% of females have a hearing loss of 30 decibels or more at 70 years; and 55% of males, 45% of females at the age of 80 years; in Italy one individual in three over 60 years of age, and nearly 60% over 85 years, is affected by age related hearing loss. Conclusion: Several studies have underlined the association between dementia and age related hearing loss, although the underlying mechanisms are not yet clear; the risk of dementia increases three-fold for every 10 decibels of hearing loss.

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“…The world population is ageing constantly . Considering the unique needs of ageing populations, healthcare practices should be customized to meet older adult needs.…”

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Ethical issues in consenting older adults: academic researchers and community perspectives

Altawalbeh

Alkhateeb

Attarabeen

2019

J Pharm Health Serv Res

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Objectives Obtaining informed consents from older adults is surrounded by many ethical and practical challenges. The objective of this study was to evaluate ethical issues and strategies in consenting older adults in Jordan as perceived by academic researchers and older adults. Methods An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to academic researchers in the Jordanian health sciences colleges and a sample of older adults. The study survey included items eliciting demographics, professional characteristics and perceptions regarding the consenting process in older adults, consent‐related skills in elderly and strategies to improve the consenting process in older adults. The survey was then modified to assess the consent‐related ethical issues and challenges as viewed by a sample of older adults after explaining the concept of the consenting process to them. Key findings A total of 250 academic researchers and 233 older adults participated in the study. Both researchers and older adults reported that having to sign the written forms and the impact of age‐related physical impairments were the most challenging obstacles when consenting older adults. Lack of consistency and repeating questions were the most frequently encountered obstacles by researchers in consenting older adults. Ensuring privacy (anonymity/confidentiality), dedicating more time for the consenting process, treating older adults as autonomous individuals and respecting their cultural beliefs were the most helpful strategies recommended by both academic researchers and older adults. Conclusions Obtaining informed consents from older adults is a challenging process. Researchers should be aware of the special needs and strategies to achieve realistic and ethical informed consents from older adults.

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Understanding and Meeting the Needs of the Older Population: A Global Challenge

Cited by 36 publications

References 15 publications

Equity in access to healthcare among the urban elderly in China: does health insurance matter?

Equity in access to healthcare among the urban elderly in China: does health insurance matter?

Epidemiology of aging, dementia and age-related hearing loss

Ethical issues in consenting older adults: academic researchers and community perspectives

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