Question 1

Older people who are mentally competent have the right to remain in their homes, even if they are at risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Researchers have found that caregivers of color perceive less subjective burden from their roles than do Caucasian caregivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Because families are so busy, agencies and facilities are the major providers of long-term care to older adults with chronic illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Outline the two federal policy initiatives, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the National Family Caregiver Support Program of 2000, aimed at supporting families.

Accepted Answer

The FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpa

Question 5

The vast majority of older persons:

Accepted Answer

A)  with three or more limitations in daily activities (ADLs) live in the community. 
B)  receive services by paid care-givers. 
C)  live in nursing homes. 
D)  live with their children. 
A)  with three or more limitations in daily activities (ADLs) live in the community. 
B)  receive services by paid care-givers. 
C)  live in nursing homes. 
D)  live with their children.

Question 6

An example of financial caregiver stress would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  missed opportunities in one's career 
B)  increased morbidity 
C)  worry and anxiety 
D)  grief and loss 
A)  missed opportunities in one's career 
B)  increased morbidity 
C)  worry and anxiety 
D)  grief and loss

Question 7

________ occurs when the older adult engages in behavior that threatens his or her safety, even though he or she is mentally competent and understands the consequences of decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when the older adult engages...

Question 8

The use of elder abuse screening tools is problematic because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are expensive to conduct. 
B)  families are reluctant to report risk factors. 
C)  primary care physicians are not trained to use them. 
D)  no assessments have strong psychometric properties. 
A)  they are expensive to conduct. 
B)  families are reluctant to report risk factors. 
C)  primary care physicians are not trained to use them. 
D)  no assessments have strong psychometric properties.

Question 9

Male caregivers of frail elders:

Accepted Answer

A)  constitute about the same percentage of caregivers as do females 
B)  feel as psychologically responsible as female caregivers 
C)  face multiple demands like females 
D)  are less likely to give up jobs than females 
A)  constitute about the same percentage of caregivers as do females 
B)  feel as psychologically responsible as female caregivers 
C)  face multiple demands like females 
D)  are less likely to give up jobs than females

Question 10

Caregiver stress is increased by:

Accepted Answer

A)  severity of the care receiver's disease. 
B)  availability of formal services. 
C)  living with the care recipient. 
D)  cognitive status of care receiver. 
A)  severity of the care receiver's disease. 
B)  availability of formal services. 
C)  living with the care recipient. 
D)  cognitive status of care receiver.

Older people who are mentally competent have the right to remain in their homes, even if they are at risk.

Researchers have found that caregivers of color perceive less subjective burden from their roles than do Caucasian caregivers.

Because families are so busy, agencies and facilities are the major providers of long-term care to older adults with chronic illness.

Outline the two federal policy initiatives, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the National Family Caregiver Support Program of 2000, aimed at supporting families.

The vast majority of older persons:

An example of financial caregiver stress would be:

________ occurs when the older adult engages in behavior that threatens his or her safety, even though he or she is mentally competent and understands the consequences of decisions.

The use of elder abuse screening tools is problematic because:

Male caregivers of frail elders:

Caregiver stress is increased by:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 10: Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Older people who are mentally competent have the right to remain in their homes, even if they are at risk.

Researchers have found that caregivers of color perceive less subjective burden from their roles than do Caucasian caregivers.

Because families are so busy, agencies and facilities are the major providers of long-term care to older adults with chronic illness.

Outline the two federal policy initiatives, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the National Family Caregiver Support Program of 2000, aimed at supporting families.

The vast majority of older persons:

An example of financial caregiver stress would be:

________ occurs when the older adult engages in behavior that threatens his or her safety, even though he or she is mentally competent and understands the consequences of decisions.

The use of elder abuse screening tools is problematic because:

Male caregivers of frail elders:

Caregiver stress is increased by:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters