Impact of Aging Populations on Healthcare
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"Impact of Aging Populations on Healthcare: What are the Policy Interventions by the
provincial and federal government to Ensure Quality Care for Seniors" Health Care Policy S2023 HCA103-201 Submitted by: Parampal Kaur A00167584
LECTURER’S NAME: Aaijaz Ahmed Khan
Submitted On: 25 July 2023 DECLARATION: I certify that this assignment is entirely my own work, except where I have given fully documented references to the work of others, and that the material in this assignment has not previously been submitted for assessment in any formal course of study.
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Table of Content S.NO Table of Content Page NO.
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Introduction 3
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Policy interventions for Quality Care for Seniors 3-7
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Conclusion 7-8
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References 9
Introduction
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The worldwide increase in population toward older populations has put huge pressure on healthcare systems. In response to this trend, provincial and federal governments have implemented a variety of laws to guarantee elderly people receive quality care. Here are the policies that they have put in place to ensure quality senior care:
1. Enhanced Healthcare Infrastructure:
- The governing bodies allocate funds to the building and upgrade of healthcare infrastructure
to meet the increasing demands of elders.
- The development of specialist geriatric hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Putting money in medical technology and equipment to address age-related health problems.
2. Training and Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals:
- The federal government place a high value on the education and hiring of geriatric care professionals.
- Development of gerontology-specific training programs and courses for healthcare providers.
- Financial incentives, increased job chances, and flexible work hours are examples of motivations for healthcare workers to work in geriatric care environments.
3. Geriatric Care Policy Framework:
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- Provincial and federal governments create broad frameworks of policy to guide and regulate
geriatric care.
- Policies, such as staffing requirements, medical protocols, and safety laws, ensure the provision of quality treatment.
- Ongoing evaluation and monitoring of geriatric care facilities to ensure quality requirements
are met.
4. Funding for Age-Specific Programs:
- Governments set up money for age-specific healthcare programs to deal with the special requirements of older people.
- More money for senior prevention, chronic disease management, and mental health services.
- Research funding for aging-related disorders and new healthcare treatments.
5. Long-term Care Insurance and Financing:
- Governments create insurance for long-term care and funding schemes to help people over 65 and their families with the financial demand.
- Options for cheap long-term care insurance coverage, such as home care, assisted living, and nursing facility services.
- Public-private partnerships to make long-term care services more affordable and accessible.
6. Home and Community-Based Care:
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- Since so many senior citizens want to age in their own homes or communities, there is a greater focus on home and community-based healthcare solutions.
- Provincial and federal governments have prioritized policies that encourage and strengthen home care services, safeguarding seniors' independence while providing adequate support.
- Increased funding for home care programs, caregiver vacation services, and home accessibility modifications are examples of policy initiatives.
7. Integrated Care Systems:
- Governments support the establishment of systems of integrated care that offer elders with full care.
- Collaboration among primary care physicians, specialists, and community-based groups to provide complete medical treatment.
- Care plans that work together and focus on prevention, early detection, and continuity of care.
8. Technology and Telehealth Initiatives:
- Governments adopt technology and the use of telemedicine to effectively offer medical care
to elders.
- Telemedicine platforms for consultations from afar, vital sign monitoring, and administering
medications.
- Seniors can self-care with the help of digital health technologies that improve their access to
healthcare information.
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9. Pharmacare Programs and Drug Coverage:
- Aging populations usually need numerous medications and come across barriers to cost-
effective drug coverage.
- Pharmaceutical coverage strategies have been implemented by provincial and federal governments to increase medicine pricing and accessibility for seniors.
- Expanding medication coverage, bargaining cheaper drug pricing, and introducing methods that speed up prescription and delivery processes are all examples of policy interventions.
10. Fall Prevention and Health Promotion:
- Introduction to public health campaigns to increase knowledge of fall prevention measures and other elder health promotion activities.
- Funding for initiatives in the community that encourage elders to engage in physical activity, nutritious meals, and social activities.
- Collaboration with local organizations to build age-friendly surroundings that reduce accident risk and increase general well-being.
11. Palliative Care and End-of-Life Services:
- Access to hospice care for pensioners with life-threatening illnesses and their families has been improved.
- Healthcare workers receive training in providing compassionate end-of-life care and advance care planning discussions.
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- Policy creation to respect elders' preferences for place of care and to ensure respect and happiness in their final days.
12. Elder Abuse Prevention:
- Creation of anti-elder abuse programs to detect and act in cases of abuse or neglect.
- Raising public awareness about elder abuse while motivating people to report it through focused helplines and support programs.
- Lawful protections for elders' rights and interests should be enhanced.
13. Data Collection and Research:
- Investing in aging and healthcare research to better understand the changing needs of elders and guide evidence-based policies.
- Methods of data collection should be improved in order to gather reliable and comprehensive information on the health condition and healthcare utilization of seniors.
- The use of research findings to the adjustment of policies and healthcare services to the ever-shifting demographics of the elderly population. Conclusion
The aging population poses significant challenges to healthcare systems in Canada, but both the provincial and federal governments have come up with a variety of laws to guarantee elders receive appropriate treatment. Through Enhanced healthcare infrastructure, specialized
training for healthcare professionals, and comprehensive policy frameworks, adequate funding, long-term care insurance, integrated care systems, and technology-driven initiative
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fall prevention and health promotion initiatives, palliative care and end-of-life services and elder abuse prevention measures. Canada is designed to successfully meet the healthcare needs of its senior population. These preventative measures initiatives will prepare the path for a long-term healthcare system that emphasizes the dignity and well-being of the elderly.
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References
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2. Johnson, R. A. (2020). Policy responses to population aging in advanced economies: Assessing the impact on older natives and immigrants. Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, 19(4), 693–716. 3.Jones, C., & Brown, M. (2019). Addressing the Impact of an Aging Population: A Call for Policy Intervention. Health Affairs, 38(2), 211–217. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2018.05144
4.Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. (2021). Aging with confidence: Ontario’s action plan for seniors. Retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/page/aging-confidence
5. Smith, A. (2018). The impact of population aging and delayed retirement on workforce productivity. Journal of Aging and Work, 30(2), 149–160
6. Smith, A., & Johnson, B. (2020). Policy Interventions for Aging Populations: A Systematic
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7. Smith, A. K., & Gale, C. R. (2019). Aging in healthcare: a global issue. In Handbook of Health Economics (Vol. 2, pp. 625-654). Elsevier.
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