Topic 1
Review the Healthy People 2030 objectives for the older adult.
- Of the objectives listed for the older adult, which two do you feel are most important. Include examples and references to support your response.
Topic 2
There are several vulnerable populations who are susceptible to chronic illnesses (older; homeless; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations) and who face challenges when it comes to care.
- Choose one vulnerable population and identify chronic illnesses to which they might be susceptible.
- Identify challenges they face related to one of the identified chronic illnesses.
- Discuss what can be done to help alleviate these challenges.
SOLUTION
Hello professor and peers,
I chose to address topic two on the vulnerable populations to chronic diseases with a specific focus on older adults. The aging population is often at a higher risk of contracting chronic illnesses due to various age-related changes in the body. Some of the most significant changes include a gradual decline in immunity levels, complexity of body stature, long health history from previous illnesses, and weakening body parts (Faronbi et al., 2019)…………………….$7