Exam 13: Living Arrangements of Older Adults

A research study discussed in the text found that providing smart technology to older adults resulted in significant improvements in which of the following?

Approximately what percentage of older adults live in collective dwellings?

Out of every ten older adult women, how many live as part of a couple?

Older adults receiving home care are less likely to have unmet needs than their younger counterparts for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?

All of the following are examples of collective dwellings EXCEPT which one?

Nora is 77 years old, and while she can prepare her own meals and take care of her daily needs she wants to have access to recreation without having to worry about transportation. Which housing option would BEST suit Nora?

Research suggests that beginning at about what age older adults are happier in residential care than living in the community?

Out of every ten older adult men, how many live as part of a couple?

Why has there been a decline in the number of women who live alone in recent years?

Which of the following does research suggest is LEAST available to residents of long-term care facilities?

Identify the characteristics of an age-friendly community.

What did Steinfeld and Shea (2001) find was the MAIN reason why older adults do not implement modifications to their homes that would assist with functional impairments?

Discuss factors that trigger a move from an assisted-living facility to a long-term care facility.

Ahmed is an 81-year-old widower who has diabetes and arthritis and needs help with some activities of daily living. Which of the following housing options would BEST suit Ahmed's needs?