Question 1

The following program employs low-income older people to provide personal care to children who live in institutions.

Accepted Answer

The Foster Grandparent Program is designed to connect low-income older adults with children in institutions, schools, or similar settings to provide them with care, mentoring, and attention.

Question 2

Single-family residences where the owners of the home take in an unrelated older adult and are reimbursed for providing housing, meals, housekeeping, and personal care are called:

Accepted Answer

Foster-care homes are specifically designed for single-family residences to take in unrelated older adults, providing them with housing, meals, housekeeping, and personal care in exchange for reimbursement. This setup is distinct from the other options, which cater to different structures or models of care for older adults or individuals with specific needs.

Question 3

In a sense, our abandonment of older people is more barbaric than that of tribal societies who are forced to abandon older people, as we do not have such serious survival problems.

Accepted Answer

In modern societies, the abandonment of older people can be seen as more barbaric because it is often a choice rather than a necessity for survival, unlike in some tribal societies where resources are scarce.

Question 4

Most programs for older people are designed to _________ them (from/at/in)their current level of functioning.

Accepted Answer

Most programs for older people aim to maintain them at their current level of functioning, ensuring they remain as healthy and active as possible for as long as possible.

Question 5

Hospice is a program designed to allow the terminally ill to die with dignity.

Accepted Answer

Hospice care focuses on providing comfort, reducing pain and suffering, and ensuring respect and dignity for those in the final phase of a terminal illness, allowing them to die with dignity.

Question 6

The cost to society is approximately $_____ a year per person to provide nursing home care.

Accepted Answer

The cost to society for providing nursing home care per person per year is approximately $80,000. This figure can vary based on location, type of care, and other factors, but it is a general estimate of the high cost associated with long-term care in a nursing facility.

Question 7

The Social Security system in this country:

Accepted Answer

The Social Security system was originally intended to supplement retirement income, not to be the primary source of income for older people.

Question 8

With this type of facility, residents live in their own room or apartment. They receive personal care (bathing, dressing, and grooming), meals, housekeeping, transportation, and social and recreational activities:

Accepted Answer

Assisted-living facilities are designed to provide residents with their own private living spaces along with access to personal care and other services like meals, housekeeping, and social activities, making them suitable for individuals who need assistance with daily activities but do not require the intensive care provided by nursing homes.

Question 9

In the United States, about one out of _____ older people live in poverty.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, about one out of 10 older people live in poverty. This statistic reflects the challenges faced by a significant portion of the elderly population, despite social safety nets like Social Security and Medicare.

Question 10

Our society places a high value on youthful energy and action.

Accepted Answer

Many aspects of society, including media portrayal, advertising, and workplace culture, often emphasize and celebrate youthfulness, associating it with energy, innovation, and action.

Question 11

The following program offers people over age 60 the opportunity of doing volunteer service to meet community needs:

Accepted Answer

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed to engage people over age 60 in volunteer service to address community needs.

Question 12

Most older people have substantial savings and investments when they retire so that they are able to maintain a high standard of living.

Accepted Answer

Many older people do not have substantial savings and investments when they retire, which can lead to a decrease in their standard of living due to reliance on fixed incomes like social security or pensions that may not cover all their expenses.

Question 13

Older people are victims of ________.

Accepted Answer

Ageism is the correct answer because it refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age, which is most relevant to older people in this context.

Question 14

The ideal nursing home should be ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ideal nursing home should be ______.
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Question 15

The following is true about hospices:

Accepted Answer

Hospices focus on providing comfort and support to patients in the final phase of a terminal illness, which includes a variety of services such as pain management, emotional support, and respite care for families. They serve patients in various settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, and use pain relievers to manage symptoms, contrary to options A and B. While they focus on quality of life rather than curative treatment, option C misrepresents their goal, which is not to extend life at all costs but to ensure comfort and dignity in life's final stages.

Question 16

In this program, the federal government makes monthly payments to people in financial need who are sixty-five years of age or older or to persons of any age who are legally blind or disabled:

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled, offering them monthly payments to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Question 17

The following doctor has built a machine to help terminally ill persons end their lives, and has assisted a number to do so:

Accepted Answer

Jack Kevorkian, also known as "Dr. Death," was a pathologist who became famous for his role in assisting terminally ill patients with ending their lives. He invented a machine that allowed individuals to self-administer a lethal dose of drugs.

Question 18

With President Obama's health-care reform, the gap in the prescription drug assistance for seniors called the ____ will be closed.

Accepted Answer

The term "donut hole" refers to a gap in prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, where beneficiaries were required to pay 100% of their prescription costs after their total drug spending reached a certain point, until catastrophic coverage kicked in. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) aimed to close this gap.

Question 19

This program created the Administration on Aging, and is the basis for financial aid by the federal government to assist states and local communities to meet the needs of older people:

Accepted Answer

The Older Americans Act of 1965 was specifically designed to address the needs of older people by providing federal funding to support state and local community efforts in assisting the elderly, including services such as meals, job training, and senior centers.

Question 20

Many workers who retire early do not need to supplement their pension with another job.

Accepted Answer

Many workers who retire early often find their pension insufficient to cover all their expenses, leading them to seek additional employment or income sources.

Quiz 16: Aging and Elderly Care Programs