Question 1

Informal care contributes significantly to the care provided for older Australians,particularly as people are living longer.In addition to this care,the government provides funded care in the form of:&#10;A)home care packages&#10;B)referral services&#10;C)home maintenance&#10;D)subsidised housing

Accepted Answer

The government provides four levels of home care package,depending on the individual's care requirements.

Question 2

Health care policy is moving towards a multidisciplinary approach.This approach supports healthy ageing by respecting:&#10;A)choice&#10;B)the diversity of care needs&#10;C)cost containment&#10;D)a medicalised model of care

Accepted Answer

Diversity of care needs is best accommodated when teams of health care professionals work together to provide the best care possible.

Question 3

Australia's population is ageing as a result of increased life expectancy.The life expectancy for a male in Australia in 2012 was:&#10;A)74 years&#10;B)80 years&#10;C)85 years&#10;D)90 years

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy for men in Australia as reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare rose from 55 years in 1901 to 80 years in 2012.

Question 4

Australia is moving away from a medical model for aged care to a social model.The social model of care focuses on:&#10;A)providing appropriate services to people within their homes and communities&#10;B)keeping people in residential care settings&#10;C)consumer-directed care&#10;D)choice

Accepted Answer

The intent of the move from a medical model to a social one is to provide appropriate services to people within their communities and within their homes,and to keep people out of costly residential care settings.

Question 5

Aged care reforms in the residential aged care sector in 2014 were substantial.Changes to levels of care have seen:&#10;A)high and low care now referred to as residential aged care&#10;B)segregation of high and low care residents&#10;C)eradication of not-for-profit facilities&#10;D)residential aged care being now only for the frail aged

Accepted Answer

Both levels of care (high and low)are now referred to as residential aged care as a result of governmental reform.

Question 6

Older persons are considered to be what age:&#10;A)85+&#10;B)70+&#10;C)65+&#10;D)50+

Accepted Answer

Ageing is generally acknowledged as starting at age 65.

Question 7

The experience of ageing impacts on aspects of life such as housing,income,health,relationships and social participation.

Accepted Answer

The experience of ageing affects all aspects of life,from housing and income to health,family relationships and social participation.

Question 8

As the population ages,there will be an increase in the number of people living with one or more chronic conditions.

Accepted Answer

The burden of disease due to chronic illness is increasing,and as lifespan increases so too does the likelihood of developing one or more chronic illnesses.

Question 9

The Australian government is now focused on healthy ageing,highlighting the positive aspects of ageing.Healthy ageing has a strong association with quality of life.

Accepted Answer

In Australia there is a gradual shift in focus emerging,from sole attention to dependence,frailty and poor health towards maintaining healthy and productive ageing.

Question 10

Research suggests that user involvement and participation in decision-making promotes well-being and improves quality of life.The government has introduced a model of care promoting this,known as:&#10;A)resident-centred care&#10;B)home and community care&#10;C)consumer-directed care&#10;D)Best Care for all Australians

Accepted Answer

Consumer-directed care is central to choice and giving people a say in the type of care they receive.

Deck 9: The Aged Care Sector: Residential and Community Care