Question 1

Compared to a home owner,a home renter is

Accepted Answer

A)  less affected by inflation. 
B)  has a higher income. 
C)  is more subject to involuntary moves. 
D)  is better able to determine their living conditions. 
A)  less affected by inflation. 
B)  has a higher income. 
C)  is more subject to involuntary moves. 
D)  is better able to determine their living conditions.

Question 2

"Economically vulnerable" is considered to be an economic state that creates a cohort of older adults which social services cannot assist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ account for the greatest percentage of the Medicaid budget.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent children 
B)  Women age 45-65 
C)  Men age 45-65 
D)  The elderly 
A)  Dependent children 
B)  Women age 45-65 
C)  Men age 45-65 
D)  The elderly

Question 4

Why do some workers,after a lifetime of labor,have no pension or inadequate pensions in their later years?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why some worke

Question 5

In a provider-sponsored organization (PSO)

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A)  Medicare pays only when the organization submits an eligible Medicare expense of a member. 
B)  Medicare pays the health plan a monthly fee for each recipient. 
C)  all unused Medicare money is returned to Medicare at the end of the year. 
D)  the government directly administers health care to Medicare patients. 
A)  Medicare pays only when the organization submits an eligible Medicare expense of a member. 
B)  Medicare pays the health plan a monthly fee for each recipient. 
C)  all unused Medicare money is returned to Medicare at the end of the year. 
D)  the government directly administers health care to Medicare patients.

Question 6

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

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A)  most lived on the street. 
B)  most had only recently arrived in New York City. 
C)  over half had lived at their current skid-row address less than 6 months. 
D)  about half had been living on the streets for 3 years. 
A)  most lived on the street. 
B)  most had only recently arrived in New York City. 
C)  over half had lived at their current skid-row address less than 6 months. 
D)  about half had been living on the streets for 3 years.

Question 7

The poverty rate for African American women living alone is _________ the national average.

Accepted Answer

A)  about fifty-percent more than 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  more than four times 
A)  about fifty-percent more than 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  more than four times

Question 8

Which statement is correct regarding older Americans in the 1900s?

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A)  They were poor or near poor. 
B)  They were rich with plenty of land. 
C)  They felt they were old. 
D)  They resented their children. 
A)  They were poor or near poor. 
B)  They were rich with plenty of land. 
C)  They felt they were old. 
D)  They resented their children.

Question 9

Compared to 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs),traditional company pensions

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A)  transfer more of the retirement costs directly to the individual employee. 
B)  guarantee retirees a specific income based on salary and length of employment. 
C)  are more likely to be tied to the stock market. 
D)  vary their payments according to current interest rates. 
A)  transfer more of the retirement costs directly to the individual employee. 
B)  guarantee retirees a specific income based on salary and length of employment. 
C)  are more likely to be tied to the stock market. 
D)  vary their payments according to current interest rates.

Question 10

Briefly explain how the Social Security system works.If you were designing the Social Security Act,what kinds of provisions and benefits would you give to elders compared to what they receive now?

Accepted Answer

The Social Security system works by coll

Compared to a home owner,a home renter is

"Economically vulnerable" is considered to be an economic state that creates a cohort of older adults which social services cannot assist.

__________ account for the greatest percentage of the Medicaid budget.

Why do some workers,after a lifetime of labor,have no pension or inadequate pensions in their later years?

In a provider-sponsored organization (PSO)

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

The poverty rate for African American women living alone is _________ the national average.

Which statement is correct regarding older Americans in the 1900s?

Compared to 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs),traditional company pensions

Briefly explain how the Social Security system works.If you were designing the Social Security Act,what kinds of provisions and benefits would you give to elders compared to what they receive now?

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

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Exam 9: Finances and Lifestyles

Compared to a home owner,a home renter is

"Economically vulnerable" is considered to be an economic state that creates a cohort of older adults which social services cannot assist.

__________ account for the greatest percentage of the Medicaid budget.

Why do some workers,after a lifetime of labor,have no pension or inadequate pensions in their later years?

In a provider-sponsored organization (PSO)

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

The poverty rate for African American women living alone is _________ the national average.

Which statement is correct regarding older Americans in the 1900s?

Compared to 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs),traditional company pensions

Briefly explain how the Social Security system works.If you were designing the Social Security Act,what kinds of provisions and benefits would you give to elders compared to what they receive now?

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters