Identify the Healthy People 2020 emerging issues in the health of older adults. (Select all that apply.)
a. Coordinating care for the older adult pop-ulation
b. Assisting older adults in the management of their own care
c. Identifying levels of training for those caring for older adults
d. Making community resources available for older adults
e. Increase in health disparities for rural older adults
A, B, C
According to United States Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS): Healthy People 2020, emerging issues in the health of older adults are the following: coordinating care; helping older adults manage their own care, establishing quality measures; identifying minimum levels of training for people who care for older adults; and researching and evaluating appropriate training to equip providers with the tools they need to meet the needs of older adults.
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