Question 1

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ________ percent of the population age 65 and over occupied a nursing home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ________...

Question 2

According to Litwak and Longino, where do a large number of retirees relocate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Litwak and Longino, where do...

Question 3

What type of housing provides a range of housing, from independent to congregate living?

Accepted Answer

continuous

Question 4

All fifty states in the U.S. have Medicaid waivers for assisted living.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outline the key points about the geographic distribution of the older population.

Accepted Answer

For example,in the U.S.the old

Question 6

"Aging in place" refers to elders who:

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A)  prefer to remain in their own homes. 
B)  prefer to die in a congregate care facility. 
C)  age by remaining inactive and uninvolved. 
D)  show early signs of aging. 
A)  prefer to remain in their own homes. 
B)  prefer to die in a congregate care facility. 
C)  age by remaining inactive and uninvolved. 
D)  show early signs of aging.

Question 7

Older people are most likely to be victims of:

Accepted Answer

A)  robbery. 
B)  violent crime. 
C)  purse snatching/pick pocketing. 
D)  fraud and con games. 
A)  robbery. 
B)  violent crime. 
C)  purse snatching/pick pocketing. 
D)  fraud and con games.

Question 8

The majority of older people today live in rental apartments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which statement is true for older prisoners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treatments for psychiatric conditions are successful for older prisoners than they are for community dwelling older adult. 
B)  Incarceration accelerates the aging process for many inmates. 
C)  Rates of chronic illness are lower for older prisoners than for adults in the community. 
D)  Most older prisoners enter prison after age 50. 
A)  Treatments for psychiatric conditions are successful for older prisoners than they are for community dwelling older adult. 
B)  Incarceration accelerates the aging process for many inmates. 
C)  Rates of chronic illness are lower for older prisoners than for adults in the community. 
D)  Most older prisoners enter prison after age 50.

Question 10

Discuss the advantages of assisted living that have contributed to this type of housing becoming a growing trend.

Accepted Answer

Assisted living is touted for its abilit

Question 11

Community residential care facilities such as adult family homes are generally not an appropriate setting for older adults with multiple ADL limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

People over age 50 comprise ________ of the homeless population.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 5 percent 
B)  about 10 percent 
C)  approximately half 
D)  almost all 
A)  less than 5 percent 
B)  about 10 percent 
C)  approximately half 
D)  almost all

Question 13

Regarding neighborhood living:

Accepted Answer

A)  most older persons, in general, are satisfied with their neighborhood. 
B)  most older persons, in poorer neighborhoods, are dissatisfied with their neighbors. 
C)  most elders prefer living near their families. 
D)  neighbors can replace families as support systems. 
A)  most older persons, in general, are satisfied with their neighborhood. 
B)  most older persons, in poorer neighborhoods, are dissatisfied with their neighbors. 
C)  most elders prefer living near their families. 
D)  neighbors can replace families as support systems.

Question 14

The gender differential in nursing homes is due to:

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A)  women's longer life expectancy 
B)  women's greater risk of experiencing chronic illnesses 
C)  women's greater likelihood of being unmarried 
D)  all of the above 
A)  women's longer life expectancy 
B)  women's greater risk of experiencing chronic illnesses 
C)  women's greater likelihood of being unmarried 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The competence model can best be applied to:

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A)  an early-stage Alzheimer's patient. 
B)  an older person with arthritis and vision problems. 
C)  a healthy 65-year-old. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  an early-stage Alzheimer's patient. 
B)  an older person with arthritis and vision problems. 
C)  a healthy 65-year-old. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 16

The majority of all older adults live in urban and suburban communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are approximately four times more men than women in the homeless population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The group that experiences the highest rates of robbery is the age group:

Accepted Answer

A)  16 to 19. 
B)  25 to 34. 
C)  50 to 64. 
D)  65 and older. 
A)  16 to 19. 
B)  25 to 34. 
C)  50 to 64. 
D)  65 and older.

Question 19

The concept of designing the environment to facilitate active aging is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  gerontechnology. 
B)  Eden Alternative. 
C)  universal design. 
D)  telehealth. 
A)  gerontechnology. 
B)  Eden Alternative. 
C)  universal design. 
D)  telehealth.

Question 20

In which stage of Litwak and Longino's model do older adults relocate because they are facing limitations in their ADLs?

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The answer of In which stage of Litwak and Longino's...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ________ percent of the population age 65 and over occupied a nursing home.

According to Litwak and Longino, where do a large number of retirees relocate?

What type of housing provides a range of housing, from independent to congregate living?

All fifty states in the U.S. have Medicaid waivers for assisted living.

Outline the key points about the geographic distribution of the older population.

"Aging in place" refers to elders who:

Older people are most likely to be victims of:

The majority of older people today live in rental apartments.

Which statement is true for older prisoners?

Discuss the advantages of assisted living that have contributed to this type of housing becoming a growing trend.

Community residential care facilities such as adult family homes are generally not an appropriate setting for older adults with multiple ADL limitations.

People over age 50 comprise ________ of the homeless population.

Regarding neighborhood living:

The gender differential in nursing homes is due to:

The competence model can best be applied to:

The majority of all older adults live in urban and suburban communities.

There are approximately four times more men than women in the homeless population.

The group that experiences the highest rates of robbery is the age group:

The concept of designing the environment to facilitate active aging is called:

In which stage of Litwak and Longino's model do older adults relocate because they are facing limitations in their ADLs?

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

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

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 11: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, ________ percent of the population age 65 and over occupied a nursing home.

According to Litwak and Longino, where do a large number of retirees relocate?

What type of housing provides a range of housing, from independent to congregate living?

All fifty states in the U.S. have Medicaid waivers for assisted living.

Outline the key points about the geographic distribution of the older population.

"Aging in place" refers to elders who:

Older people are most likely to be victims of:

The majority of older people today live in rental apartments.

Which statement is true for older prisoners?

Discuss the advantages of assisted living that have contributed to this type of housing becoming a growing trend.

Community residential care facilities such as adult family homes are generally not an appropriate setting for older adults with multiple ADL limitations.

People over age 50 comprise ________ of the homeless population.

Regarding neighborhood living:

The gender differential in nursing homes is due to:

The competence model can best be applied to:

The majority of all older adults live in urban and suburban communities.

There are approximately four times more men than women in the homeless population.

The group that experiences the highest rates of robbery is the age group:

The concept of designing the environment to facilitate active aging is called:

In which stage of Litwak and Longino's model do older adults relocate because they are facing limitations in their ADLs?

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

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

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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