Homebound Senior Research Paper
Companionship Program for Homebound Seniors
CM220 - Unit 9 Project name Kaplan University
Companionship Program for Homebound Seniors
The population of elderly adults is growing quickly. The oldest members of the popular baby boom generation are now over the age of 65, which means there are more seniors now than ever before in the United States. Of this age group, 43.8% are either single or widowed, and living alone (U.S. Census, 2010). Aging adults desire to remain in their own homes, and this leaves the question as to who is responsible for making sure their physical and emotional needs are being met? Many cities provide a senior community center, but are these centers able to provide support to homebound seniors who are not able to participate in on-site center activities? Cities should also focus on programs that meet the needs of homebound seniors. A senior community companionship program that makes free home visits to homebound seniors could make an overwhelmingly positive impact on their lives. A companionship program for homebound seniors should be supported as an essential community volunteer function because it enriches the lives of immobile seniors by improving their emotional and physical health, and increases their quality of …show more content…
It claims to be the second most ethnically diverse city in the state. Troy is in Oakland County, one of the most vibrant counties in the U.S., and is ranked the 25th “Best Places to Live” (CNN Money Magazine 2012). With all of these published accolades, would the senior citizens of Troy, who are immobile and homebound, boast the same review? With over 81,000 Troy residents, 26% of these residents are seniors over the age of 65, still living on their own (SEMCOG, 2012). Many of these residents are single, without children or a spouse, who would benefit from a companionship
CM220 - Unit 9 Project name Kaplan University
Companionship Program for Homebound Seniors
The population of elderly adults is growing quickly. The oldest members of the popular baby boom generation are now over the age of 65, which means there are more seniors now than ever before in the United States. Of this age group, 43.8% are either single or widowed, and living alone (U.S. Census, 2010). Aging adults desire to remain in their own homes, and this leaves the question as to who is responsible for making sure their physical and emotional needs are being met? Many cities provide a senior community center, but are these centers able to provide support to homebound seniors who are not able to participate in on-site center activities? Cities should also focus on programs that meet the needs of homebound seniors. A senior community companionship program that makes free home visits to homebound seniors could make an overwhelmingly positive impact on their lives. A companionship program for homebound seniors should be supported as an essential community volunteer function because it enriches the lives of immobile seniors by improving their emotional and physical health, and increases their quality of …show more content…
It claims to be the second most ethnically diverse city in the state. Troy is in Oakland County, one of the most vibrant counties in the U.S., and is ranked the 25th “Best Places to Live” (CNN Money Magazine 2012). With all of these published accolades, would the senior citizens of Troy, who are immobile and homebound, boast the same review? With over 81,000 Troy residents, 26% of these residents are seniors over the age of 65, still living on their own (SEMCOG, 2012). Many of these residents are single, without children or a spouse, who would benefit from a companionship