Question

Long-Term Care Today

Demographics and epidemiological transitions result in dramatic changes in the health needs of individuals throughout the globe. In recent times, there has been increase in the prevalence of long-term disability in the population—causing increasing need for long-term care services. In addition, the present developing world is experiencing an increase in the demand for long-term care services at a cost much lower than industrialized countries.

Prepare a report in a Microsoft Word document comparing the US long-term care system with the long-term care system of a developing country.

Include the following information in your report

·      Who are the institutional and non-institutional caregivers in both the countries? Support your answer with relevant examples. Explain the factors that affect care giving in each country.

·      Is there any difference in the status of quality of care of the elderly consumers in the United States as compared to the developing country?

·      Is there any difference in the health care cost provided in the United States as compared to the developing country? Define any social support that may exist to cover health care in both countries

Answer 1

Ans)The US tried to keep people off Medicaid by encouraging them to buy private long term care insurance.

Population aging is occurring at a faster pace in developing countries than in developed countries.by2030,80% of the world's elders Will be living in developing countries.the demand for congregate long-term care in these countries will accelerate due to the number of frail elders who lack family support.

Long term care in US:

Long term care is variety of services which help meet both the medical and nonmedical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods.

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