Throughout life, from infancy to old age, one’s healthcare needs will change and shift. The cost of healthcare treatment and prevention varies immensely too. In this discussion, we will explore the healthcare needs and costs of different age groups.
For your initial post, you will be examining the healthcare needs of people as they age. Research the average healthcare needs of someone who is your age.
What does the average person your age need in regards to healthcare?
For example: preventative care, disease management, medications, etc.
- What is the average annual healthcare expenditure for someone your age?
- How are the costs of care distributed? Are most costs related to disease prevention, health insurance, long-term care facilities, etc.?
- Now, compare the average needs of someone your age to the average person 20 years older than you. Is there a significant difference? Do you feel prepared to handle potentially increased healthcare needs as you age?
- For your reply post, respond to at least one other student’s initial discussion post. Consider your peer’s perspective and compare it to the information you found in your research. Also, explain whether or not you believe anything can be done now to better prepare for increasing healthcare needs and costs as we age.
Response for discussion
TABETHA WEBB
6/11/23, 2:21 PM
As a 37-year-old average female with no major medical issues my health care cost is relatively low. Health screening for women are important such as being up to date on vaccines, regular check ups, blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, and cervical cancer screenings. Diabetes screening typically start at age 35 however, I have not received this type of screening yet. Every year I do get my dental exam, and eye exam every two years. The average cost of health care for an individual my age is $2,985.
Twenty years from now the average cost of health care will nearly double and cost $6,406 for the average 57 year old. I do feel prepared for the rise in health care cost. I know how important preventative care and screenings are and will continue to get screened as recommended by my doctor. Preventative care will decrease the cost of health care and save lives.
Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Healthcare Costs & Spend: Rising by Age, Gender, and Race (registerednursing.org)
