Question 1

If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100% of his Social Security Benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sufficient retirement income

Accepted Answer

A) Is available through Social Security 
B) Requires reliance on multiple sources 
C) Is common, and means people do not need to continue working 
D) Is common for most seniors 
E) Is something a majority of people plan for from an early age 
A) Is available through Social Security 
B) Requires reliance on multiple sources 
C) Is common, and means people do not need to continue working 
D) Is common for most seniors 
E) Is something a majority of people plan for from an early age B

Question 4

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)are mandated and funded through:

Accepted Answer

A) the Older Americans Act 
B) Old Age Insurance 
C) Medicare 
D) OASDI 
E) the Social Security Act 
A) the Older Americans Act 
B) Old Age Insurance 
C) Medicare 
D) OASDI 
E) the Social Security Act

Question 5

OASDHI includes a variety of programs.  Which of the following is not covered under OASDHI?

Accepted Answer

A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare 
C) Social Security 
D) Disability Insurance 
E) Survivors' Benefits 
A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare 
C) Social Security 
D) Disability Insurance 
E) Survivors' Benefits

Question 6

Poverty was a significant problem for many older Americans prior to passage of the Social Security Act.  Describe how the OASDHI program is designed to protect workers from poverty in old age.

Accepted Answer

The OASDHI program, which stands for Old

Question 7

What are the key components of the Older Americans Act of 1965?  How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

Accepted Answer

The key components of the Older American

Question 8

The most costly health care concern for seniors is

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Dental care 
D) Cardiac care 
E) Long-term care 
A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Dental care 
D) Cardiac care 
E) Long-term care

Question 9

Over 90% of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Elder maltreatment

Accepted Answer

A) Is most commonly committed by paid caregivers 
B) Includes infrequent visits by children 
C) Is very rare and not a problem in the United States 
D) Includes financial exploitation 
E) Is addressed locally without state or federal regulations or organization 
A) Is most commonly committed by paid caregivers 
B) Includes infrequent visits by children 
C) Is very rare and not a problem in the United States 
D) Includes financial exploitation 
E) Is addressed locally without state or federal regulations or organization

Question 11

Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has been more than the total they paid in over their working years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Health care is a growing concern for the elderly.  What are two key issues that have emerged in recent years that pose challenges to the social well-being of older people in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Two key issues that have emerged in rece

Question 13

Adult Protective Services

Accepted Answer

A) Are funded through the Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection program 
B) Were mandated by federal law 
C) Are funded by state governments and run by the federal government 
D) Are consistent across the 50 states 
E) Are run according to federal guidelines and regulations 
A) Are funded through the Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection program 
B) Were mandated by federal law 
C) Are funded by state governments and run by the federal government 
D) Are consistent across the 50 states 
E) Are run according to federal guidelines and regulations

Question 14

Planning for retirement typically is built on the "three-legged stool" consisting of:

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security, pensions, and private savings 
B) private savings, 401k accounts, and mutual funds 
C) bond accounts, Social Security, and employment 
D) Social Security, employment, and inheritance 
E) private savings, pensions, and Supplemental Security Income 
A) Social Security, pensions, and private savings 
B) private savings, 401k accounts, and mutual funds 
C) bond accounts, Social Security, and employment 
D) Social Security, employment, and inheritance 
E) private savings, pensions, and Supplemental Security Income

Question 15

Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In recent years, planning for retirement has changed, and people are

Accepted Answer

A) retiring earlier 
B) foregoing retirement altogether 
C) foregoing receipt of Social Security benefits 
D) including employment during their retirement years 
E) Opening new private Social Security accounts 
A) retiring earlier 
B) foregoing retirement altogether 
C) foregoing receipt of Social Security benefits 
D) including employment during their retirement years 
E) Opening new private Social Security accounts

Question 18

What are the key issues that contribute to intergenerational conflict in social welfare policies and programs?  What would you recommend as a social welfare policy or program response to these issues?

Accepted Answer

The key issues that contribute to interg

Question 19

Caregiving is a growing demand as people age and live longer.  What are the options available today for families in terms of provision of care for aging family members?

Accepted Answer

There are several options available for

Question 20

The rate of poverty for older women is:

Accepted Answer

A) declining sharply 
B) half the rate of men 
C) negligible 
D) equal to the rate for people of color 
E) more than twice the rate for men 
A) declining sharply 
B) half the rate of men 
C) negligible 
D) equal to the rate for people of color 
E) more than twice the rate for men

If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100% of his Social Security Benefit.

Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.

Sufficient retirement income

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)are mandated and funded through:

OASDHI includes a variety of programs. Which of the following is not covered under OASDHI?

Poverty was a significant problem for many older Americans prior to passage of the Social Security Act. Describe how the OASDHI program is designed to protect workers from poverty in old age.

What are the key components of the Older Americans Act of 1965? How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

The most costly health care concern for seniors is

Over 90% of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.

Elder maltreatment

Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has been more than the total they paid in over their working years.

Health care is a growing concern for the elderly. What are two key issues that have emerged in recent years that pose challenges to the social well-being of older people in the United States?

Adult Protective Services

Planning for retirement typically is built on the "three-legged stool" consisting of:

Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.

Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement.

In recent years, planning for retirement has changed, and people are

What are the key issues that contribute to intergenerational conflict in social welfare policies and programs? What would you recommend as a social welfare policy or program response to these issues?

Caregiving is a growing demand as people age and live longer. What are the options available today for families in terms of provision of care for aging family members?

The rate of poverty for older women is:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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Exam 10: Aging and Social Welfare Policy

If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100% of his Social Security Benefit.

Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.

Sufficient retirement income

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)are mandated and funded through:

OASDHI includes a variety of programs. Which of the following is not covered under OASDHI?

Poverty was a significant problem for many older Americans prior to passage of the Social Security Act. Describe how the OASDHI program is designed to protect workers from poverty in old age.

What are the key components of the Older Americans Act of 1965? How has the actual impact of the legislation been different or the same as the intended impact?

The most costly health care concern for seniors is

Over 90% of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.

Elder maltreatment

Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has been more than the total they paid in over their working years.

Health care is a growing concern for the elderly. What are two key issues that have emerged in recent years that pose challenges to the social well-being of older people in the United States?

Adult Protective Services

Planning for retirement typically is built on the "three-legged stool" consisting of:

Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.

Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement.

In recent years, planning for retirement has changed, and people are

What are the key issues that contribute to intergenerational conflict in social welfare policies and programs? What would you recommend as a social welfare policy or program response to these issues?

Caregiving is a growing demand as people age and live longer. What are the options available today for families in terms of provision of care for aging family members?

The rate of poverty for older women is:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

Filters