title: The aging Hispanic in America: challenges for nurses in a stressed health care environment.
abstract: The aging of America and the explosion of Hispanic immigrants into the United States are causing a tremendous burden to the health care system. The challenges already apparent in an overburdened health care system are examined, and useful strategies for health care providers are offered. The significant challenges facing the Hispanic population are presented, and the need for cultural sensitivity and its importance in providing culturally competent, patient-relevant care are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Julie A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Strunk
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Townsend-Rocchiccioli
authors.forename: Julie T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Sanford
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D000368:Aged; D054521:Cultural Competency; D006304:Health Status; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations