1.Analyze the implications of aging demographics for society and older adults for the United States in relation to health care delivery. (1.33pts)
2. Analyze the implications of the aging demographics for society and older adults for the United States in relation to health care utilization. (1.33pts)
3. Compare and contrast several factors that are believed to influence the biological process of aging. (1.33pts)
4. Examine the differences and similarities between industrialized nations and less-developed countries with respect to current demographic trends and projections for the next 25 to 50 years. (2pts)
5. Explain ONE important health concern of aging adults in THREE ethnic minority populations. (2pts)
6. Describe the two major theories associated with the cause of aging. How are these theories related? (2pts)
7. Summarize several physiological changes and common health problems that affect the older adult. (2pts)
8. The skin is influenced by environmental factors as well as by changes within the body due to genetics. Describe the changes that take place over time and the consequences of such changes. (2pts)
9. Discuss the positive health behaviors that will lengthen one’s life and the negative ones that will likely shorten life. Be sure to include several specific biological, psychological, social, and economic factors that influence longevity and how these factors interact to increase or decrease lifespan. (2pts)
10. Explain the interaction between biological and social changes for the older population. Discuss how this interaction can increase or decrease lifespan. (2pts)
11. List several behaviors believed to promote heath and prevent disease. Illustrate how community-based programs could promote such desired behaviors in older adults. (2pts)
12. List the recent changes in health policy. Evaluate how these changes in health policy will affect the elderly and their families. (2pts)
13. Summarize the differences and interaction between acute and chronic illness. Provide examples. (2pts)
14. Outline how the health delivery system responds to the health care needs of older adults. Recommend changes to better meet the needs of the older population. (2pts)
15. Describe the differences in medical-care utilization among at least TWO racial/ethnic groups. Evaluate the relationship between utilization, incidence of disease, and prevalence of disease among these ethnic groups. (2pts)
16. Define osteoporosis and describe its potential impact on older adults. (2pts)

For this assignment, you will research risk management programs for health care facilities or organizations. Review the criteria below in order to select an exemplar that applies to your current or anticipated professional arena. (Note: Select an example plan with sufficient data to be able to complete the assignment successfully.)
In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, provide an analysis that includes the following:
1. Brief summary description of the type of risk management plan you selected (new employee, specific audience, community-focused, etc.) and your rationale for selecting that example.
2. Description of the recommended administrative steps and processes in a typical health care organization risk management program contrasted with the administrative steps and processes you can identify in your selected example plan. (Note: Select an example plan with sufficient data to be able to complete the assignment successfully.)
3. Analyze the key agencies and organizations that regulate the administration of safe health care and the roles each play in the risk management oversight process.
4. Evaluation of the selected exemplar risk management plan regarding compliance with the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) standards relevant to privacy, health care worker safety, and patient safety.
5. Proposed recommendations or changes you would make to your selected risk management program example to enhance, improve, or to secure compliance standards.