Question 1

To the elderly,housing is

Accepted Answer

A)  comfort. 
B)  memory. 
C)  connection to family and community. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  comfort. 
B)  memory. 
C)  connection to family and community. 
D)  All of these choices D

Question 2

When being forcibly relocated,the elderly must reinterpret feelings of

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrust and violation. 
B)  self-estrangement. 
C)  guilt and sorrow. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  mistrust and violation. 
B)  self-estrangement. 
C)  guilt and sorrow. 
D)  All of these choices D

Question 3

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Accepted Answer

A)  70. 
B)  75. 
C)  80. 
D)  85. 
A)  70. 
B)  75. 
C)  80. 
D)  85.

Question 5

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several housing options availa

Question 6

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  companionship and the need to help others 
B)  downsizing without leaving ones home 
C)  financial relief, services, and companionship 
D)  reducing debt and collecting on rent 
A)  companionship and the need to help others 
B)  downsizing without leaving ones home 
C)  financial relief, services, and companionship 
D)  reducing debt and collecting on rent

Question 7

In a study by Shea,et al._________ percent of nursing home residents receive mental health services.

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than 25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  fewer than 25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 8

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The reason(s)many older adults downsize include(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  the family's request. 
B)  upkeep is easier and taxes are lower. 
C)  pressure from neighborhood. 
D)  death of a spouse. 
A)  the family's request. 
B)  upkeep is easier and taxes are lower. 
C)  pressure from neighborhood. 
D)  death of a spouse.

Question 10

Assisted living provides

Accepted Answer

A)  assistance to maximize the independence of the elderly residents, but in a homelike setting. 
B)  hands-on skilled nursing care and assistance of the elderly with all of their needs. 
C)  an on-campus grocery store, bank, and medical clinic for its residents. 
D)  at-home assistance and health care for elderly who wish to remain in their homes. 
A)  assistance to maximize the independence of the elderly residents, but in a homelike setting. 
B)  hands-on skilled nursing care and assistance of the elderly with all of their needs. 
C)  an on-campus grocery store, bank, and medical clinic for its residents. 
D)  at-home assistance and health care for elderly who wish to remain in their homes.

Question 11

In 2006,the percent increase in the 65-plus population was greatest in

Accepted Answer

A)  California. 
B)  Nevada. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Arizona. 
A)  California. 
B)  Nevada. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Arizona.

Question 12

Migration studies of elders show that

Accepted Answer

A)  a snowbird is one who loves the cold weather. 
B)  migration to the sunbelt states has halted. 
C)  Florida is the state with the highest percentage of elders. 
D)  most migrating elderly do not know anyone in their new location. 
A)  a snowbird is one who loves the cold weather. 
B)  migration to the sunbelt states has halted. 
C)  Florida is the state with the highest percentage of elders. 
D)  most migrating elderly do not know anyone in their new location.

Question 13

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  seasonally migrate to the sunbelt. 
B)  permanently migrate to the sunbelt. 
C)  migrate to the sunbelt on their first move, then return to the snowbelt to be near family. 
D)  move to projects within a six- to seven-mile radius of their former home. 
A)  seasonally migrate to the sunbelt. 
B)  permanently migrate to the sunbelt. 
C)  migrate to the sunbelt on their first move, then return to the snowbelt to be near family. 
D)  move to projects within a six- to seven-mile radius of their former home.

Question 14

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)for alumni and faculty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Generally speaking,the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly,the more difficult the adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Aging in place" means

Accepted Answer

A)  aging with self-esteem and dignity in any environment. 
B)  moving to a retirement community and living the life style of "old." 
C)  living as an elder in the style to which you have become accustomed. 
D)  staying in one's home as long as possible. 
A)  aging with self-esteem and dignity in any environment. 
B)  moving to a retirement community and living the life style of "old." 
C)  living as an elder in the style to which you have become accustomed. 
D)  staying in one's home as long as possible.

Question 17

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to _____ percent of elderly renters.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  55 
C)  67 
D)  82 
A)  40 
B)  55 
C)  67 
D)  82

Question 18

A granny unit is

Accepted Answer

A)  a condominium apartment in a senior housing complex. 
B)  an apartment in an assisted living facility for the elderly and mildly disabled. 
C)  a private bedroom with bath in a home or building in which other elders also live and share common areas, such the living room, kitchen, and dining room. 
D)  a small living unit, built on the lot of a single-family home, often attached to the home of an adult child. 
A)  a condominium apartment in a senior housing complex. 
B)  an apartment in an assisted living facility for the elderly and mildly disabled. 
C)  a private bedroom with bath in a home or building in which other elders also live and share common areas, such the living room, kitchen, and dining room. 
D)  a small living unit, built on the lot of a single-family home, often attached to the home of an adult child.

Question 19

A sunbird

Accepted Answer

A)  lives in the north and moves south for the winter. 
B)  lives in the south and moves north for the summer. 
C)  enjoys a warm climate more than a cool one. 
D)  is a person prone to skin cancer and other diseases caused by too much sunlight. 
A)  lives in the north and moves south for the winter. 
B)  lives in the south and moves north for the summer. 
C)  enjoys a warm climate more than a cool one. 
D)  is a person prone to skin cancer and other diseases caused by too much sunlight.

Question 20

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005)found

Accepted Answer

A)  the older a person was the less he or she was interested in having accessible features in the home. 
B)  most respondents had made plans to move if necessary. 
C)  most respondents were interested in moving to an age-restricted community. 
D)  safety, convenience, and proximity to medical facilities were important in selecting housing. 
A)  the older a person was the less he or she was interested in having accessible features in the home. 
B)  most respondents had made plans to move if necessary. 
C)  most respondents were interested in moving to an age-restricted community. 
D)  safety, convenience, and proximity to medical facilities were important in selecting housing.

To the elderly,housing is

When being forcibly relocated,the elderly must reinterpret feelings of

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

In a study by Shea,et al._________ percent of nursing home residents receive mental health services.

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

The reason(s)many older adults downsize include(s)

Assisted living provides

In 2006,the percent increase in the 65-plus population was greatest in

Migration studies of elders show that

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)for alumni and faculty.

Generally speaking,the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly,the more difficult the adjustment.

"Aging in place" means

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to _____ percent of elderly renters.

A granny unit is

A sunbird

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005)found

Aging in America

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Exam 10: Living Environments

To the elderly,housing is

When being forcibly relocated,the elderly must reinterpret feelings of

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

In a study by Shea,et al._________ percent of nursing home residents receive mental health services.

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

The reason(s)many older adults downsize include(s)

Assisted living provides

In 2006,the percent increase in the 65-plus population was greatest in

Migration studies of elders show that

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)for alumni and faculty.

Generally speaking,the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly,the more difficult the adjustment.

"Aging in place" means

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to _____ percent of elderly renters.

A granny unit is

A sunbird

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005)found

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

Finances and Lifestyles

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters