Vulnerable Population Research Paper
Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
Michelle Wallace
NUR 440
July 22, 2013
Sheila De Vaugh
Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
As society knows, the Baby Boomer generation is getting older. This generation was born between the years of 1946 to 1964 ("History", 2013). There were three million to four million babies born each year between the dates listed above, and this population made up almost 40% of the nation’s population at that time (“History”, 2013). This group of individuals also can be known as a vulnerable population. This paper will discuss what a vulnerable population is, barriers that may prevent this group from obtaining needed services and what personal experiences have been made with this vulnerable group.
In an article from the Smithfield Herald, a community is building an elder care facility. This facility will offer medical care, an on-site nutritionist, and activities for the elderly. Some of the citizens of this area are referring to this …show more content…
Many elderly groups are living on a fixed income, which can make it difficult for them to afford their prescriptions or be able to visit a doctor. This may place their health in vulnerable state. Limited or impaired mobility is another barrier this group faces. Injuries from falls at home can lead to serious over-all health consequences of older adults. Many of these older adults may not have access to vehicles or be able to drive safely. Without proper transportation, communities will have to provide ways for this group to be able to go to the doctor’s offices. As this vulnerable group ages even more, there will be more medical problems that will arise. Most doctor’s offices only accept a certain number of medicare patients already, and this will definitely make it even more difficult for this group to obtain appropriate medical
Michelle Wallace
NUR 440
July 22, 2013
Sheila De Vaugh
Vulnerable Populations in Current Events
As society knows, the Baby Boomer generation is getting older. This generation was born between the years of 1946 to 1964 ("History", 2013). There were three million to four million babies born each year between the dates listed above, and this population made up almost 40% of the nation’s population at that time (“History”, 2013). This group of individuals also can be known as a vulnerable population. This paper will discuss what a vulnerable population is, barriers that may prevent this group from obtaining needed services and what personal experiences have been made with this vulnerable group.
In an article from the Smithfield Herald, a community is building an elder care facility. This facility will offer medical care, an on-site nutritionist, and activities for the elderly. Some of the citizens of this area are referring to this …show more content…
Many elderly groups are living on a fixed income, which can make it difficult for them to afford their prescriptions or be able to visit a doctor. This may place their health in vulnerable state. Limited or impaired mobility is another barrier this group faces. Injuries from falls at home can lead to serious over-all health consequences of older adults. Many of these older adults may not have access to vehicles or be able to drive safely. Without proper transportation, communities will have to provide ways for this group to be able to go to the doctor’s offices. As this vulnerable group ages even more, there will be more medical problems that will arise. Most doctor’s offices only accept a certain number of medicare patients already, and this will definitely make it even more difficult for this group to obtain appropriate medical