Question 1

What disease has heavy financial and psychological demands for patient care and a predicted rapid rise in incidence in populations?

Accepted Answer

Dementia is known for its heavy financial and psychological demands on both patients and caregivers, and its incidence is predicted to rise rapidly as populations age.

Question 2

What is one of the most widespread approaches to protecting the solvency of old age security programs?

Accepted Answer

Raising the retirement age is one of the most widespread approaches to protecting the solvency of old age security programs. This is because as people live longer, they spend more time in retirement, putting more strain on the system. By raising the retirement age, individuals will spend fewer years in retirement and contribute to the system for longer.

Question 3

What can mainstream media and social media potentially influence in relation to generational conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Mainstream media and social media can shape perceptions and stereotypes about different birth cohorts, potentially influencing generational conflicts by highlighting differences and creating narratives around generational characteristics.

Question 4

What makes a city an age-friendly space?

Accepted Answer

A city becomes an age-friendly space when it supports the security of seniors. This can mean providing adequate housing, healthcare, and community support. Other factors may include accessible public transportation, opportunities for social engagement, and age-friendly businesses. Subsidizing fertility treatments and relaxing restrictions on retirement age do not relate directly to creating a space that is accommodating to the elderly, and optimizing personality characteristics is not a factor in making a city age-friendly.

Question 5

A community is considering increasing the number of rent-controlled properties in the area by the local university. What is a possible result of this change?

Accepted Answer

Rent-controlled properties may attract young adults who are students or just starting out in their careers and looking for affordable housing options. This could also contribute to a more diverse and vibrant community. However, it is unlikely to have any direct impact on parental leave or baby bonuses, and there is no evidence to suggest that it would lead to the failure of local businesses.

Question 6

Venla is a community leader who wants to create an age-friendly environment. She makes sure that advertising for town hall meetings and neighborhood block parties are communicated through radio, Twitter, and printed signs pinned up around town. What element of age-friendliness is Venla addressing?

Accepted Answer

Venla is addressing the element of social and civic life by ensuring that advertising for town hall meetings and neighborhood block parties are communicated through multiple platforms to reach a wider range of ages and abilities, promoting social interaction and inclusivity.

Question 7

What kind of governmental policy supports caregiving for elderly relatives?

Accepted Answer

Filial responsibility laws are governmental policies that make adult children responsible for the financial support and care of their elderly parents. These laws are present in some countries and states and could provide support for caregiving for elderly relatives. A, B, and C are policies that support the care of children or reproductive health, unrelated to caregiving for elderly relatives.

Question 8

Salman's blood pressure readings are electronically sent to his doctor and nurses, who analyze the measurements and communicate a plan of care to him by telephone. What kind of health care is Salman participating in?

Accepted Answer

Salman is participating in remote patient monitoring, where his health readings are being remotely monitored and analyzed by medical professionals.

Question 9

What is the condition of living later-life in one's residence of choice for as long as safely and comfortably possible?

Accepted Answer

The condition of living later-life in one's residence of choice for as long as safely and comfortably possible is known as aging in place.

Question 10

What topic area should communities target in the process of making communities age-friendly?

Accepted Answer

In the process of making communities age-friendly, transportation is a critical area to target. Many older adults may have limited mobility or may no longer drive, so it is important to ensure that public transportation systems are accessible and affordable. This will enable older adults to maintain their independence and social connections by being able to travel safely and easily within their communities.

Question 11

A country that offers tax rebates and $15,000 for giving birth is offering ______.

Accepted Answer

The offer of tax rebates and $15,000 for giving birth is a form of incentive to encourage people to have children, known as a "baby bonus." This policy aims to increase the fertility rate in the country by making it financially easier for people to have children.

Question 12

What theory suggests that the continuation of both internal and external structures promotes life-satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Continuity theory suggests that in order to maintain a sense of life satisfaction as individuals age, they need to continue to engage in activities that are consistent with their past experiences and interests, and maintain relationships and connections with others. This includes both internal (e.g. personality traits, values) and external (e.g. social roles, environment) structures. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 13

What is the difference between phased and partial retirement?

Accepted Answer

Phased retirement involves reducing the hours of work gradually over a period of time, while partial retirement involves an abrupt end to employment. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 14

Attention to the font and size of lettering on directional signs addresses what element of age-friendliness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A structure built with the needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled in mind aligns with ______.

Accepted Answer

Universal design prioritizes creating structures and products that can be used by people of all ages and abilities, including children, the elderly, and the disabled. Continuity theory and activity theory focus more on how individuals maintain continuity and activity throughout their lifespans. Invisible labor refers to unpaid work, which is not relevant in this context.

Question 16

What prevents governments from using immigration to mitigate population aging?

Accepted Answer

Negative attitudes toward immigrants can create social and political barriers to increasing immigration, making it difficult for governments to use immigration as a strategy to mitigate population aging.

Question 17

Resting places in parks and wheel-friendly buildings are examples of what element of age friendliness?

Accepted Answer

Resting places in parks and wheel-friendly buildings both fall under the category of outdoor spaces and public buildings, which is option C.

Question 18

What happens with the emigration of young adults from a community?

Accepted Answer

The emigration of young adults often leads to a decrease in the working-age population, which can result in a reduced tax base for the community.

Question 19

What factor is addressed in both continuity theory and activity theory?

Accepted Answer

Both continuity theory and activity theory address the importance of social networks in aging. Continuity theory suggests that older adults strive to maintain a consistent sense of self and continuity in their lives, which is influenced by their existing social connections. Activity theory suggests that older adults who remain active and engaged in social activities have a higher quality of life and greater life satisfaction. Both theories highlight the importance of social relationships in promoting successful aging.

Question 20

If Lorena frequently makes age-disparaging jokes about herself and exclusively associates with people decades younger than herself, what may she be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Lorena may be experiencing internalized ageism, which is when older adults internalize negative stereotypes and beliefs about aging and themselves as being old. Making age-disparaging jokes and exclusively associating with younger people may be a way for her to distance herself from the negative stereotypes and beliefs associated with aging.

Quiz 6: Preparing for Aging Societies