Question 1

A(n) ________ living facility is a supportive living arrangement for people who need aid with their activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, but who are not so impaired that they require 24-hour support and care.​

Accepted Answer

An assisted living facility is a supportive living arrangement for individuals who require some assistance with their daily activities, such as grooming, bathing, and medication management, but do not require round-the-clock medical care. A senior living facility is a more general term that encompasses various types of living arrangements for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. A convalescent facility is a type of nursing home or rehabilitation center that provides medical care and rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. A supplemental living facility is not a commonly used term in the context of elder care.

Question 2

As the cliché goes, "be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!" The underlying meaning of this saying is really addressing a person's sense of​

Accepted Answer

The saying emphasizes the importance and comfort of one's own home, or "place," implying that this is where a person feels most secure and content. While family and warmth may also be associated with the concept of home, they are not the main focus of the saying.

Question 3

In the United States on any given day, about _____ percent of older adults reside in a long-term care facility.​

Accepted Answer

Approximately 5% of older adults in the United States reside in a long-term care facility at any given time. This relatively low percentage reflects the fact that most older adults live independently or with family support, rather than in institutional settings.

Question 4

If you were to look at the prototypical resident of a long-term care facility in the United States of America, which of the following would NOT be one of the characteristics you'd see?​

Accepted Answer

While African-Americans are overrepresented in nursing homes compared to their proportion in the general population, they still make up a minority of residents. The majority of residents are white and female.

Question 5

According to ____ theory, people tend to cope with daily life in later adulthood by applying familiar strategies based upon past experiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to ____ theory, people tend to...

Question 6

________ refers to the desertion of an older adult by an individual who had physical custody or otherwise had assumed responsibility for providing care for the older adult.​

Accepted Answer

Abandonment refers to the desertion or willful forsaking of an older adult by an individual who had physical custody or otherwise had assumed responsibility for providing care for the older adult. Self-neglect refers to the failure of an older adult to provide essential self-care, neglect refers to the failure of a caregiver to provide for the older adult's basic needs, and physical abuse refers to the use of physical force that causes harm or injury to an older adult.

Question 7

What has been the most important factor in reducing the number of older adults living below the poverty line in the United States of America?​

Accepted Answer

The creation of government-funded programs, such as Social Security, has been the most important factor in reducing the number of older adults living below the poverty line in the United States. Social Security provides a safety net for older adults who may not have saved enough for retirement or who cannot work due to age-related health issues. Other factors may have contributed to this reduction, but Social Security is the primary factor. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate as they do not reflect real strategies used to reduce poverty among older adults.

Question 8

The most common form of elder abuse is​

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the most common form of elder abuse, which includes the failure to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, and medical care. Financial abuse is also a common form of elder abuse, but not as prevalent as neglect. Sexual abuse and abandonment are less common forms of elder abuse.

Question 9

At the pharmacy, Giselle is asked how she is going to pay for her medications. She pulls out her Medicare card to offset some of the expense of the drugs. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to appear on this card that provides some coverage for prescription medications?​

Accepted Answer

Part D is the part of Medicare that provides coverage for prescription medications, so it is most likely to appear on a Medicare card used to offset the expense of drugs at a pharmacy. Part C is Medicare Advantage and provides additional benefits beyond original Medicare, but it may or may not include prescription coverage. Part B covers outpatient services and medical supplies but does not include prescription coverage, and Part A covers inpatient hospital stays but also does not include prescription coverage.

Question 10

Tomas is a very unscrupulous con-artist. He behaves in a loving and friendly manner toward his grandmother, but when she is not looking he regularly takes her credit cards from her purse and makes unauthorized purchases. He makes sure not to buy things that are too big so that she won't notice them on her statements, but over the last year he has bilked her out of over $5,000. What sort of elder abuse is Tomas engaged in?​

Accepted Answer

Tomas is engaging in material exploitation, as he is taking advantage of his grandmother's finances for his own gain without her knowledge or consent.

Question 11

Henry is 95 years of age and lives alone since his wife died three years ago. Every morning he gets up, takes a shower, and goes for a walk. He comes home, takes his daily medication, and has a healthy breakfast. He watches a little television, takes an hour-long nap, and then sits in his yard and reads or chats with neighbors as they stroll by. He has lunch, watches sports on television for a while, and then relaxes until dinner time. Sometimes he cooks, and sometimes he goes out to dinner. Before bed he takes his evening medications, brushes his teeth, and goes to sleep. Clearly, Henry's level of ________ health is quite high!​

Accepted Answer

Functional health refers to the ability to perform daily activities effectively and independently, which Henry is clearly able to do. The other options, appropriate, daily, and instrumental, do not accurately describe Henry's level of health.

Question 12

Laura has been living in the same house for over 20 years. She has recently become widowed, and she no longer needs that much space. In fact, she has trouble keeping up with all of the work needed to keep the house clean and neat. When her friends suggest that she sell the house and move into someplace smaller, she says, "I really should, but I just can't leave my home!" Clearly Laura feels a sense of ________ in her house.​

Accepted Answer

Laura feels a sense of "place" in her house, indicating an emotional attachment and connection to her long-term home.

Question 13

Researchers estimate that one in _____ vulnerable older adults are at risk for some type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation..​

Accepted Answer

Researchers estimate that one in four vulnerable older adults are at risk for some type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Question 14

Johnny is an older man who has been living alone for several years. Lately he has accepted the fact that he needs quite a bit of assistance. A large part of the problem he faces is loneliness. He has decided to become involved in a neighborhood-integrated home for 6 to 10 residents who will receive a high level of personal and professional care. Which of the following types of living arrangements has Johnny decided to explore?​

Accepted Answer

Johnny has decided to explore the Green House project, which is a neighborhood-integrated home for 6 to 10 residents who receive a high level of personal and professional care. The other options listed (cohousing initiative, The Eden Alternative, and an assisted-care seniors-only community) are not specific to this type of living arrangement.

Question 15

Dr. Matthews has decided that he is going to invest several million dollars in a long-term care facility. He wants it to be an excellent facility where residents will be happy and well-cared for. As he plans to open the facility, he will have to get licensed by the state in which he lives before he can start accepting residents. Which of the following will NOT be an area that the state will consider when deciding to grant Dr. Matthews's facility a license to operate?​

Accepted Answer

The state will not consider how much the facility will cost residents to live there on an annual basis when deciding to grant a license to operate. Instead, they will focus on the quality of life and care provided to residents, as well as safety issues.

Question 16

The original purpose of Social Security was to​

Accepted Answer

The original purpose of Social Security was to provide a supplement to savings and other means of financial support. It was designed to provide a safety net for retired workers who may not have been able to save enough for retirement on their own. It was never intended to be the primary source of income for those over age 65, but rather a way to provide additional financial security in retirement. Housing expenses and investment opportunities were not the main focus of Social Security.

Question 17

401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans are all forms of​

Accepted Answer

401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans are all different types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. They allow employees to save a portion of their salary before taxes are taken out, which can then be invested and grow tax-free until retirement. These plans are a popular way for Americans to save for retirement and provide a valuable benefit from employers.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that have been suggested for eliminating the pending Social Security crisis in the United States?​

Accepted Answer

Requiring physicians to provide free services for those over the age of 65 has not been suggested as a step to eliminate the pending Social Security crisis in the United States. This option is not related to Social Security reform, but rather to healthcare policy. Privatization, increasing the retirement age, and making across-the-board reductions in Social Security benefits have all been suggested as potential solutions to the Social Security crisis.

Question 19

The major problem facing Medicare involves​

Accepted Answer

Medicare is facing the challenge of rising healthcare costs. The cost of healthcare services and products is increasing rapidly, putting pressure on Medicare to increase funding to meet the rising demand for healthcare services. Additionally, the aging population has led to an increase in demand for medical services, leading to higher costs. The rising healthcare costs pose a significant challenge to the sustainability of the Medicare program.

Question 20

Elder abuse is often noted by _____ first.​

Accepted Answer

Elder abuse is often first noted by a family member of the victim because they are usually the ones who are in close contact with the victim and are able to observe any changes in their behavior or appearance.

Quiz 15: Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues.

A(n) ________ living facility is a supportive living arrangement for people who need aid with their activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, but who are not so impaired that they require 24-hour support and care.

As the cliché goes, "be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!" The underlying meaning of this saying is really addressing a person's sense of

In the United States on any given day, about _____ percent of older adults reside in a long-term care facility.

If you were to look at the prototypical resident of a long-term care facility in the United States of America, which of the following would NOT be one of the characteristics you'd see?

According to ____ theory, people tend to cope with daily life in later adulthood by applying familiar strategies based upon past experiences.

________ refers to the desertion of an older adult by an individual who had physical custody or otherwise had assumed responsibility for providing care for the older adult.

What has been the most important factor in reducing the number of older adults living below the poverty line in the United States of America?

The most common form of elder abuse is

At the pharmacy, Giselle is asked how she is going to pay for her medications. She pulls out her Medicare card to offset some of the expense of the drugs. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to appear on this card that provides some coverage for prescription medications?

Researchers estimate that one in _____ vulnerable older adults are at risk for some type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation..

The original purpose of Social Security was to

401(k) , 403(b) , and 457 plans are all forms of

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that have been suggested for eliminating the pending Social Security crisis in the United States?

The major problem facing Medicare involves

Elder abuse is often noted by _____ first.

Quiz 15: Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues.

A(n) ________ living facility is a supportive living arrangement for people who need aid with their activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, but who are not so impaired that they require 24-hour support and care.​

As the cliché goes, "be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!" The underlying meaning of this saying is really addressing a person's sense of​

In the United States on any given day, about _____ percent of older adults reside in a long-term care facility.​

If you were to look at the prototypical resident of a long-term care facility in the United States of America, which of the following would NOT be one of the characteristics you'd see?​

According to ____ theory, people tend to cope with daily life in later adulthood by applying familiar strategies based upon past experiences.

________ refers to the desertion of an older adult by an individual who had physical custody or otherwise had assumed responsibility for providing care for the older adult.​

What has been the most important factor in reducing the number of older adults living below the poverty line in the United States of America?​

The most common form of elder abuse is​

At the pharmacy, Giselle is asked how she is going to pay for her medications. She pulls out her Medicare card to offset some of the expense of the drugs. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to appear on this card that provides some coverage for prescription medications?​

Researchers estimate that one in _____ vulnerable older adults are at risk for some type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation..​

The original purpose of Social Security was to​

401(k) , 403(b) , and 457 plans are all forms of​

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that have been suggested for eliminating the pending Social Security crisis in the United States?​

The major problem facing Medicare involves​

Elder abuse is often noted by _____ first.​

A(n) ________ living facility is a supportive living arrangement for people who need aid with their activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, but who are not so impaired that they require 24-hour support and care.

As the cliché goes, "be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!" The underlying meaning of this saying is really addressing a person's sense of

In the United States on any given day, about _____ percent of older adults reside in a long-term care facility.

If you were to look at the prototypical resident of a long-term care facility in the United States of America, which of the following would NOT be one of the characteristics you'd see?

________ refers to the desertion of an older adult by an individual who had physical custody or otherwise had assumed responsibility for providing care for the older adult.

What has been the most important factor in reducing the number of older adults living below the poverty line in the United States of America?

The most common form of elder abuse is

At the pharmacy, Giselle is asked how she is going to pay for her medications. She pulls out her Medicare card to offset some of the expense of the drugs. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to appear on this card that provides some coverage for prescription medications?

Researchers estimate that one in _____ vulnerable older adults are at risk for some type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation..

The original purpose of Social Security was to

401(k) , 403(b) , and 457 plans are all forms of

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that have been suggested for eliminating the pending Social Security crisis in the United States?

The major problem facing Medicare involves

Elder abuse is often noted by _____ first.