Discuss how nurses can intervene with this sub-population, as well as suggested changes to the health care system in order to assist this sub-population.

Sub-population within a population

For this assignment you will write a paper in which you explore an emerging sub-population within the older adult age group. This sub-population may include aging individuals with intellectual disabilities, aging adults living on the streets, aging individuals who are incarcerated, as well as those aging with HIV/AIDs. Within this paper you will address: who is included in this sub-population (e.g., ages, living situations); the issues of aging within this sub-population; issues related to housing this sub-population; how nurses can intervene with individuals within this sub-population; as well as larger system implications (e.g., housing, palliative care). Before you begin Assignment 4, discuss your selected topic with your tutor. Note, if you would like to propose another sub-population different from those listed above, you are most welcome to do so; however, Check with your tutor prior to choosing another sub-population.

Assignment will be marked according to the following grading criteria:

Sub-population described

Literature review presented (including a minimum of five journal articles).

Discussion of issues faced by this sub-population, including health status and challenges to receiving health care; housing and any other pertinent issues.

Discussion which includes how nurses can intervene with this sub-population, as well as suggested changes to the health care system in order to assist this sub-population.