Review of literature and related studiesHealth and careAccording to Zaidi (2008), health is an important aspect for an elderly person to achieve a good quality of life. The health aspect not only covers physical and mental health but also covers social health. This means that older adults need to live independently and have social interactions. Health describes a person's well-being in carrying out and participating in numerous activities. (Zaidi, 2008) On the other hand, according to Novak (2012), health promotion includes concepts of disease prevention and disability reduction. Healthcare providers aim to keep older people healthy and fit. It has been argued that the elderly have little health insurance. Related to health insurance, Medicare covered 19 million in the United States when it was passed last 1966 and the population has grown to 46 million in 2009. The Medicare program covers hospital insurance and supplemental medical insurance; According to their studies, supplementary medical insurance has always been the popular choice. Before they can be available...
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