Deck 9: Elders

Question 1

The largest percentage of elder income comes from

A)Social Security
B)Pensions
C)Earnings
D)Trusts

Answer 1

Social Security

Question 2

In the United States,the number of divorced elders is continuing to rise.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The "old old" are those older adults ages 75 and older.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Sensory impairments,physical limitations,and memory impairments are the primary impairments affecting elders.

Question 5

Compared to other age groups,elders are the heaviest users of health care services.

Question 6

The United States is the only industrialized nation experience growth in the older population.

Question 7

Federal legislation enacted to improve the lives of elders was the Older Americans Act of 1985.

Question 8

Factors that affect population size and age include

A)fertility rates
B)mortality rates
C)migration
D)all of the above

Question 9

Green Houses are a form of group living that limit the number of residents and offer a home rather than a facility.

Question 10

Handling personal finances and preparing meals are examples of activities of daily living (ADLs).

Question 11

Adult day care programs are required to provide health care services.

Question 12

The actual number of chronic conditions increases with age.

Question 13

In the United States,people are considered older adults when they reach the age of

A)55
B)60
C)65
D)70

Question 14

The majority of older people today are active and well.

Question 15

A comparison between those individuals whom society considers economically unproductive and those considered economically productive is the

A)mortality ratio
B)dependency ratio
C)labor force ratio
D)old age dependency ratio

Question 16

The aging process can alter instrumental needs in unpredictable ways.

Question 17

More elder men are married than elder women.

Question 18

Elder men are more likely to be living alone than elder women.

Question 19

Once someone is an elder,it is too late for them to gain benefit from changing health behaviors.

Question 20

In terms of housing,the largest majority of elders

A)are homeowners
B)are renters
C)live in assisted living
D)live in nursing homes

Question 21

Elder abuse and neglect are special problems for elders because they are

A)frail
B)easily able to defend themselves
C)keen to telemarketing scams
D)unlikely victims of theft

Question 22

Describe some of the problems faced by caregivers of elders?

Question 23

Name and provide examples of the four types of tasks in which older adults may need assistance.

Question 24

A person unable to leave home for normal activities is considered

A)disabled
B)homebound
C)frail
D)retired

Question 25

Explain why more elder men are married than elder women.

Question 26

Housekeeping,transportation,and assistance with business affairs are examples of

A)instrumental tasks
B)expressive tasks
C)cognitive tasks
D)tasks of daily living

Question 27

Provide examples of at least three myths surrounding aging.

Question 28

Important vaccinations for elders include

A)HPV and influenza
B)Pneumonia and HPV
C)Smallpox and influenza
D)Pneumonia and influenza

Question 29

Describe the problems that are often seen with the homes of elders compared to homes of younger people.

Question 30

Planned short-term care,usually for the purpose of relieving a full-time informal caregiver is

A)home health care
B)assisted living
C)respite care
D)senior centers

Question 31

Eating,bathing,and toileting are examples of

A)instrumental tasks
B)expressive tasks
C)cognitive tasks
D)tasks of daily living

Question 32

Explain at least three issues studies have found regarding elder abuse.

Question 33

Walking,getting in and out of a bed and chair,and dressing are examples of

A)activities of daily living
B)instrumental activities of daily living
C)expressive tasks
D)functional tasks

Question 34

Provide four examples of ideal solutions to the transportation needs of elders.

Question 35

List and explain the four major housing needs of the elderly.

Question 36

What are common services provided in assisted living residences?

Question 37

Planned communities for seniors that guarantee a lifelong residence and health care are

A)Green Houses
B)Eden Alternative facilities
C)Continuous care retirement communities
D)Assisted living

Question 38

One who helps identify the health care needs of an individual and also personally performs care giving services is a

A)care provider
B)care manager
C)functional provider
D)none of the above

Question 39

The leading causes of death for elders are

A)heart disease,diabetes,cancer,stroke
B)heart disease,cancer,stroke,and CLRD
C)heart disease,Alzheimer's disease,kidney disease,stroke
D)heart disease,cancer,CLRD,diabetes

Question 40

Describe at least four of the eight physical limitations elders may have difficulty performing.