TARGETED POPULATION- TOPIC: “VULNERABLE SENIOR CITIZENS ON A FIXED
INCOME” review the https://thevolunteerway.org/ which is the organization ill be
volunteering at if needed more info on topic etc.
Work with your target population that you have chosen to provide a health promotion
plan. Include in this discussion, a brief synthesis of interviews with group members
and at least three significant findings you have identified regarding your target group
in your community.
Within this discussion forum please answer the questions: (don't write a formal paper
– write like you are talking to the class, but be professional)
1. Describe the Target Population you are working with.
2. Identify any factors that place your target group at risk for chronic diseases.
Please provide a description of the factors and why you think these are relevant.
You might want to choose this topic for your health promotion project. Is there a
topic your group members are interested in learning more about?
3. Choose and explain two goals outlined in Healthy People 2030 that relate to
your target group. In reference to those goals, identify any obstacles you feel
your target group might have to overcome in order to achieve these goals.
4. Describe primary or secondary disease prevention strategies that would benefit
your target group. Provide information on how you anticipate these preventative
measures would work and what they would prevent.
5. Review the county website to see if there are any initiatives related to this
topic. On the Internet, go to your county health department website and there
should be an area labeled Programs & Services, or something like that.
(USE PASCO COUNTY FLORIDA HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN
HUDSON,FLORIDA”) https://pasco.floridahealth.gov/
6. Review the popular and scholarly literature on this topic. Does the popular
literature reflect the scholarly sources? In other words, is the popular literature
true and factual, or hearsay, rumors, just people's ideas? Did you find any
myths reported about your topic (e.g. Lost 50 pounds in 5 days with this
drink!)?
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