Long-Term Care Today
Demographics and epidemiological transitions result in dramaticchanges in the health needs of individuals throughout the globe. Inrecent times, there has been increase in the prevalence oflong-term disability in the populationâcausing increasing need forlong-term care services. In addition, the present developing worldis experiencing an increase in the demand for long-term careservices at a cost much lower than industrialized countries.
comparing the United States’ long-term care system with thelong-term care system of a developing country.
While preparing, include information on the following:
What is the incidence and prevalence of elderly consumers oflong-term care in the United States as compared to the developingcountry?
What are the main characteristics of the elderly population in bothcountries?
Is there any difference in the health care needs of consumers oflong-term care in both countries? Provide a rationale for youranswer.
Who are the institutional and non-institutional caregivers in bothcountries? Need relevant examples.
Is there any difference in the status of quality of care of theelderly consumers in the United States as compared to thedeveloping country? relevant examples. Citations hideproblem





