Transcript Case Study 1 Group 3

Health Situational Analysis in
THE Aging Population IN
NASSAU, BAHAMAS
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Celia Maxwell
Uranna Burrows
Paula Scipio Lessey
Charmaine Hippolyte
Micheal Goodluck
Juliette Downes
Francine Watson
Akenath Misir
Adora Toussaint
DEMOGRAPHICS
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General Population: 354,000
Life expectancy (F) 74 (M) 66 (2002
statistics)
0-14 26% of population
65+ 7%
15—64 (67%)
SOCIOECONOMIC
 The
Bahamas are a stable, developing
nations with an economy heavily
dependent on tourism and offshore
banking.
 Financial services constitute the secondmost important sector of the Bahamian
economy, accounting for about 15% of
GDP. However, since December 2000,
Risk of illness or death
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Obesity
NCD’S
HEALTH NEEDS
 1.Availability,
affordability and
accessibility of health centers
 2. Care givers
Meeting the needs of the
population
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HOUSING: The need for more Residential facilities, Day Care Services and
private homes for them. Residential facilities should be made more homely
thus facilitating family members. (Most of the Nursing Homes are subsidized by
Government)
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TRANSPORTATION (land, sea) :The need for hydraulic buses which will facilitate
the movement of older persons to friends, family and commercial zones
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WELFARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: The need for an increase in welfare
contributions. Means for inclusion of monthly income for older persons.
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MEDICATION: The need to subsidize treatment and medical services
especially in the private practice.
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HEALTH AND HOME CARE: The need for better home help care without having
to be in a Residential Facility.
Related factors
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ENVIRONMENT: Implementation of smoke free
zones, safe drinking water, access to business
places and recreational areas eg beach and
parks.
LIFESTYLE: Exercising, car pooling, consuming
lots of water, screening for DM, HTN, Cervical
cancer, Prostate exams. Active participation
in Social Groups, faith based organizations;
Education on wellness and healthy lifestyles.
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EDUCATION: 95% out of 169 with a rank of 69
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PROPOSED PROJECT
HOME HELP FOR OLDER PERSONS
BENEFITS FOR THE OLDER PERSON
• Maintain privacy within the domain of their homes.
Increase quality of life, optimal social support and supervision esp.
Dementia and mental related conditions
Independence, autonomy, empowerment, safety within their homes,
fulfillment of spiritual needs
BENEFITS FOR THE NATION
Creation of job opportunities.
reduction of incidences of suicide
Preservation of elderly population
Securing a sense of respect and appreciation for older persons.
Healthy and happy older persons
Financially viable to the government-spend less on treatment,
medication
BENEFITS OF THE CARE GIVER
Full employment thus providing security
Appreciation of elder care and preparation of ‘old age’
Learning of new skills