Friday, March 9, 2007
Blog #8 Most interesting topic so far
Of all the topics discussed so far this semester, the chapter on healthcare still seems to interest me the most. Our healthcare system is in such a state of crisis, and trying to help people figure out which route of healthcare is best for them is a strong passion of mine. I am particularly interested in helping the aging population with going to doctor visits, and making sure they understand exactly what is going on, making sure questions are answered, and making sure they understand their rights and benefits as a patient. I don't feel that we give our aging population enough help when they really need it. When I started in the Health Studies program, I would have never figured this to be a passion of mine, but through the many classes I have taken, this continues to be front and center for me. Having said that, Chapter 2 stood out to me again!!
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I totally agree about the Health Studies program. It has always been a passion of mine. Taking this class has made it even more exciting for me. I have learned more in this course about the healthcare system than I ever imagined.
You are right on track! As a nation, if we cannot take care of our elderly we all are in trouble. What will we have to look forward to? Your compassion is no only admirable but desperately needed. I hope you find in your new health career a way to advocate for this vulnerable population. They need, more than anything, compassionate and caring educators willing to help them find the best ways to meet their own needs.
To bring this world into its heyday then be dropped out back for the rats to enjoy depicts for me what has happened to the elderly in our society. For many, finding the resources to facilitate staying healthy is just as important as those who are diseased and forgotten. The baby boomers are on track for these resources as they age.
With aging, comes a long list of physical and mental disparities that we cannot change or at least not yet. With adequate knowledge, assistance, and access to resources these disparities can be turned around into productive changes in the positive experience of aging.
My hat goes off to you…the benefit is that you will be richly blessed by those you will serve. My favorite patients in the hospital are the 90+ year old (or young) who still love life. Quite encouraging!
I agree that helping the aging to get to doctors and proper care is important, but it stems beyond just the health care end of it all. The aging need people who care to help them do so many other things. Going grocery shopping can be an issue for them, so then eating right becomes an issue, which then can affect their health. It is all one gaint domino effect, that people could stop if they cared and helped a little bit. It seems to me that in general the problem stems from too many people not taking care of their own older generations like people use to and just allowing them to grow old alone. Older generation can be just as useful and productive or helpful as when they were young if we let them, which will keep them healthier, happier and active longer.
I agree, our nation is in crisis. The state of our healthcare system is pathetic. As the most powerful and wealthiest nation, we put forth the most minimal effort to resolve te issue. There are so many, taxpaying, upstanding US citizens living (and dying) without appropriate health care coverage. Hopefully 2008 will be a year of change.
I completely agree with you. Out health care system is one big mess. I'm glad you've found your passion in health studies since it is such a diverse field. I really hope you are able to make a difference in this area and I know with the compassion and dedication that you already possess, you'll do great!
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