Introduction
The baby boomers is the people who took refuge after the birth of the second world war until 1965 when there was a huge increase in the birth rate due to social and economic development in the United States. Now, this population is getting older and then bring a burden for the nation as the country must take care not only of food and shelter, but also medical care. Rather medical care in a sense more important since they are subject to many infectious diseases, not only because of their low immunity, but also non-communicable ones such as diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, stroke, etc. not to mention those of other mental disorders such as depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, etc.
current problem
C ' is more than 35 million people in USA which is more than 65 years, according to the latest report of ' Census Bureau. It is almost 12% of ' entire population, and this is due to more than double over the next 50 years or so requiring the nation will provide for their well-being. At present, it is said, that the disabled and the elderly account for only about 20 percent of Medicaid spending, but they represent more than 75 percent of Medicaid spending on prescription medicines. C ' is still a ' series of problems. There is a progressive decline in renal function of the elderly. The enzymes needed to metabolize the drug are less and have a sensitivity to certain drugs. They also have less volume free fluid. These and many other factors that make the elderly especially susceptible to drug toxicity. The adverse drug reactions are much more common in people older than others.
The ' purchase of drugs at low cost
There are some federal plans and other non-governmental organizations to provide that help the elderly to buy cheaper drugs. These are:
1. Medicaid
When President Lyndon Johnson signed the ' Act of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 marked a new era for the ' health care in the USA. For a minimum amount, which is called a co-pay or certain deductions, one can use this tool. Almost all States provide this tool to their population. You need only satisfy some of their needs.
2. Drug Store discounts
Some seniors are eligible for a discount on their requirements, which can help them majorly.
3. Medicare drug discount cards
This is available for the elderly who have no right to benefit from the Medicaid program.
1. Medicaid
When President Lyndon Johnson signed the ' Act of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 marked a new era for the ' health care in the USA. For a minimum amount, which is called a co-pay or certain deductions, one can use this tool. Almost all States provide this tool to their population. You need only satisfy some of their needs.
2. Drug Store discounts
Some seniors are eligible for a discount on their requirements, which can help them majorly.
3. Medicare drug discount cards
This is available for the elderly who have no right to benefit from the Medicaid program.
4. Medicare prescription assistance programs
This type of program is available in almost all States though different eligibility requirements.
5. online purchases
People can buy medications online through the Internet, but the ' only drawback is that it should be borne by the seller and in this process you can get fooled by get second degree or objects from their money.
6. Buy from Canada
Some people prefer to buy their drugs from Canada, which has some health policy ' other than the United States and then provides a market for cheaper drugs. FDA does not take seriously if one buys them in small quantities.
7. Charities
There are some institutions, charities that help the elderly and the indigent to have their medicines, which sometimes give free of charge.
8. others, such as State Fund prescription drug program to LCD, prescription of credit, grants, PAAD, PACENET,
Options available in addition to medicines
In addition to the above options available to get the cheapest drugs there are other options like living in an extended structure l ' health care or long-term care or assisted living where people can't live a normal life, only healthy, but also get treatment if necessary.
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