The Economic and Emotional Hindrances face by Long-Term Care Consumers in Northern Virginia

Abstract

The paper examines the Economic and Emotional Hindrances face by Long-Term Care Consumers in Northern Virginia. The cost of healthcare is rising gradually which increases the economic and emotional burden on the elder population. Therefore, the focus of this study is towards the elder population residing in the nursing homes in Virginia where their healthcare need are financed by the private funding or Medicaid. The study method used is qualitative research in the form of interviews and focus group. The sample population is the residents of the elderly nursing home and the administrators. Data will be analyzed through coding and transcript interpretations.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction5

Background7

Statement of the Problem10

Research Question11

Key concept11

Long term Care11

Government Programs12

Chapter 2: Literature Review15

Health Expenditures20

The Economic Hindrances21

Emotional Issues25

Government Control and Cost Based on the Delivery Models26

Bismarck Model26

Beveridge Model27

Entrepreneurial Model28

Government Responsibility30

Adapting to Patients as Consumers31

Shifting Costs to Patients31

Creating Meaningful Bonds32

Chapter 3: Methodology35

Design35

Data Collection36

Data Analysis37

Research Sample38

Design and Appropriateness of the Instrument38

Validity39

Ethical Concerns40

Limitations41

Reflection42

References43

Appendix46

The Economic and Emotional Hindrances face by Long-Term Care Consumers in Northern Virginia

Chapter 1: Introduction

As concern for the long-term care is increasing day by day, it is common not only in a state, but for the rest of the United States. West Virginia, the average cost of long-term care varies depending on the skill of the person providing care and attention it receives. In fact, the costs can add up to thousands of dollars a year. Through careful observation of how the population ages in the United States, government is expected to nearly 80 percent chance that a person needs LTC in their life cycle. In West Virginia alone, statistics show that the population of residents over age 85 should increase by 43 percent in 2030. This only shows old people of the states most likely to face an increased risk of chronic disease and the urgent need for LTC. The data also show that more than 392,000 West Virginia residents rely on Medicaid to 15 percent of them are over 65 years. In this state allows eligible Medicaid beneficiaries the opportunity to choose home care instead of the usual nursing home. This, in effect, led to West Virginia costs 81 percent of its funding from Medicaid institutional care only. And 19 percent of its budget goes to Medicaid LTC assistance to the elderly and disabled home care and physical community. This, in turn, is ranked 29 among the state from other states to spend on home care services for residents.

Recent studies also show West Virginia nursing homes had an occupancy rate of 90 percent at the homes of seniors ranked 26th in the rate of the country, the average private sector wage, and every day. States rates for private home health aid payment were surprisingly low, while the rate of Medicare health aides certificates of origin were higher. Therefore, the state of West Virginia stated emphasis on the need for long-term care needs planning. Following the decision of ...