Deck 8: Gerontology: Working With People Who Are Older

Question 1

Given that they are not medical professionals, how can social workers assist people as they age with some of the health challenges that they face?

Answer 1

Adapt to these changes so that their daily activities are not drastically altered. Provide resources to help with this adaptation. Provide alternatives to medications, including dietary changes or relaxation techniques.

Question 2

Disengagement Theory asserts that to withdraw and to become more introspective as one grows older is normal and healthy.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Indigenous older people are the group most likely to utilize existing government services.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.

Question 5

Discuss what is meant by "ageism" and how it impacts older people.

Question 6

The Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 established which of the following?

A)Medicare and Medicaid
B)The Administration on Aging (AOA), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
C)The Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program (OASDI)
D)The Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 7

The old-old or frail older people (85 and over) are projected to be the fastest-growing segment of the population in the 21st century.​

Question 8

Which of the following is not a goal of case management with the elderly?

A)Assuring that services are appropriate to the needs of a particular client
B)Improving client access to the continuum of long term care services
C)Conducting support, therapy, or recreational groups
D)Supporting the client's caregivers with counseling and information
E)Serving as a bridge between institutional and community-based care services

Question 9

List and describe two government programs that provide financial assistance to older Americans.

Question 10

When adopted, Social Security was intended to be the only source of income for a retired person.

Question 11

Which of the following statements most accurately represents the situation of the majority of Americans over age 65?​

A)They have major health concerns that limit their daily activity
B)They are economically independent, active, healthy, and live in their own homes
C)They live with their children or other relatives
D)They struggle financially, living below the poverty line
E)They live in long term care facilities

Question 12

The Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Program is the social insurance program most people refer to as ___________________.

Question 13

Medicare covers basic health care needs and long term care for older people.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a common legal challenges faced by people as they age?

A)Age discrimination
B)Guardianship and Conservatorship
C)Living wills
D)Health Care Power of Attorney
E)Low percentage of older people voting

Question 15

During the 21st century, which of the following is not a primary reason for the predicted dramatic increase during the 21st century in the percentage of people who are older?

A)Fewer children being born
B)More children being born
C)Large number of baby boomers getting older
D)People are living longer

Question 16

Social workers can assist older people by prescribing less medication to reduce the risk of drug interactions.

Question 17

The inability to afford prescription drugs is a major concern for many older Americans.

Question 18

List the three ways that people who are older are often categorized.