Health and Health Care of Hispanic/Latino American Elders
Author: Talamantes, Melissa
Date Published: 2005
This module in the Ethnogeriatric Curriculum for Hispanic/Latino elders is designed to introduce health care trainees to important issues in the care of older Americans from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Included are: explanations of the terms used to describe the populations; demographic data and sources of data available; a review of mortality and morbidity data; background information on (1) historical background on the specific ethnic groups; and (2) cultural traditions, health beliefs and values, including complementary and alternative medicine and end-of-life care; background and skills needed to provide a culturally competent geriatric assessment; treatment issues with Hispanic/Latino elders; and review of access and utilization of health care. The module is designed for use in conjunction with the Core Curriculum in Ethnogeriatrics. Information in the content section is based on evidence from research, and citations to the published studies are included.
Date Published: 2005
This module in the Ethnogeriatric Curriculum for Hispanic/Latino elders is designed to introduce health care trainees to important issues in the care of older Americans from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Included are: explanations of the terms used to describe the populations; demographic data and sources of data available; a review of mortality and morbidity data; background information on (1) historical background on the specific ethnic groups; and (2) cultural traditions, health beliefs and values, including complementary and alternative medicine and end-of-life care; background and skills needed to provide a culturally competent geriatric assessment; treatment issues with Hispanic/Latino elders; and review of access and utilization of health care. The module is designed for use in conjunction with the Core Curriculum in Ethnogeriatrics. Information in the content section is based on evidence from research, and citations to the published studies are included.
