Question 1

Assisted living is a feasible housing option for older people of all income levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Among all older Americans, those most likely to be a victim of violent crimes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  elders with the highest incomes. 
B)  elders with the lowest incomes. 
C)  those who own their homes. 
D)  white women. 
A)  elders with the highest incomes. 
B)  elders with the lowest incomes. 
C)  those who own their homes. 
D)  white women.

Question 3

The subgroup of older adults who are most likely to enter a nursing home directly from a hospital is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the oldest-old. 
B)  women. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Caucasians. 
A)  the oldest-old. 
B)  women. 
C)  African Americans. 
D)  Caucasians.

Question 4

Which of the following is not growing rapidly as a long-term care option for frail elders?

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing homes 
B)  assisted living 
C)  adult family homes 
D)  home health care 
A)  nursing homes 
B)  assisted living 
C)  adult family homes 
D)  home health care

Question 5

Reverse mortgages are most useful for elders who:

Accepted Answer

A)  still owe a lot on their home. 
B)  have high equity and a low mortgage. 
C)  plan to move soon to a long-term care facility. 
D)  have a high mortgage remaining on their home. 
A)  still owe a lot on their home. 
B)  have high equity and a low mortgage. 
C)  plan to move soon to a long-term care facility. 
D)  have a high mortgage remaining on their home.

Question 6

Telehealth:

Accepted Answer

A)  improves patient perceived control over health. 
B)  has been shown to be cost effective. 
C)  reduces hospital visits. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  improves patient perceived control over health. 
B)  has been shown to be cost effective. 
C)  reduces hospital visits. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

Medicaid reimbursement rates for adult foster care are one third to one half the rates paid to nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The person-environment perspective is useful in gerontology because it highlights changes in older people's interactions with their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics does not describe the typical nursing home resident?

Accepted Answer

A)  female 
B)  white 
C)  widowed 
D)  ethnic minority 
A)  female 
B)  white 
C)  widowed 
D)  ethnic minority

Question 10

Continuous care retirement communities are most attractive to:

Accepted Answer

A)  very frail elders. 
B)  couples with financial resources. 
C)  couples in their mid-50s who seek social stimulation. 
D)  widowed older women of color. 
A)  very frail elders. 
B)  couples with financial resources. 
C)  couples in their mid-50s who seek social stimulation. 
D)  widowed older women of color.

Assisted living is a feasible housing option for older people of all income levels.

Among all older Americans, those most likely to be a victim of violent crimes are:

The subgroup of older adults who are most likely to enter a nursing home directly from a hospital is:

Which of the following is not growing rapidly as a long-term care option for frail elders?

Reverse mortgages are most useful for elders who:

Telehealth:

Medicaid reimbursement rates for adult foster care are one third to one half the rates paid to nursing homes.

The person-environment perspective is useful in gerontology because it highlights changes in older people's interactions with their environment.

Which of the following characteristics does not describe the typical nursing home resident?

Continuous care retirement communities are most attractive to:

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

Assisted living is a feasible housing option for older people of all income levels.

Among all older Americans, those most likely to be a victim of violent crimes are:

The subgroup of older adults who are most likely to enter a nursing home directly from a hospital is:

Which of the following is not growing rapidly as a long-term care option for frail elders?

Reverse mortgages are most useful for elders who:

Telehealth:

Medicaid reimbursement rates for adult foster care are one third to one half the rates paid to nursing homes.

The person-environment perspective is useful in gerontology because it highlights changes in older people's interactions with their environment.

Which of the following characteristics does not describe the typical nursing home resident?

Continuous care retirement communities are most attractive to:

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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