Question 1

"Gang visits" by doctors are most common in flat rate reimbursement plans for nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  lower morale. 
B)  fewer numbers of friends. 
C)  less active friendships. 
D)  middle- to high-income elders. 
A)  lower morale. 
B)  fewer numbers of friends. 
C)  less active friendships. 
D)  middle- to high-income elders.

Question 4

Sociologists predict

Accepted Answer

A)  more age-segregated housing. 
B)  more age integration. 
C)  if young old stay on the job longer, they will gravitate toward age-segregated housing at retirement. 
D)  less seasonal migration of the elderly. 
A)  more age-segregated housing. 
B)  more age integration. 
C)  if young old stay on the job longer, they will gravitate toward age-segregated housing at retirement. 
D)  less seasonal migration of the elderly.

Question 5

Amenity relocation refers to moving to

Accepted Answer

A)  the same community as one's children and grandchildren. 
B)  a resort location comprised of young and old. 
C)  an age-homogenous community for one's retirement pleasure. 
D)  an assisted living facility that provides activities as well as meals and other services. 
A)  the same community as one's children and grandchildren. 
B)  a resort location comprised of young and old. 
C)  an age-homogenous community for one's retirement pleasure. 
D)  an assisted living facility that provides activities as well as meals and other services.

Question 6

Sun City in Arizona is

Accepted Answer

A)  a shared living facility for the elderly. 
B)  an age-segregated retirement city. 
C)  a large mobile-home park for the elderly. 
D)  an assisted living facility for the elderly. 
A)  a shared living facility for the elderly. 
B)  an age-segregated retirement city. 
C)  a large mobile-home park for the elderly. 
D)  an assisted living facility for the elderly.

Question 7

Currently,the hottest senior housing market is nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The 1996 welfare reform bill called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Accepted Answer

A)  assumes that poverty and homelessness is an individual responsibility that can be addressed by the homeless person getting a job. 
B)  is expected by analysts to radically decrease the number of homeless persons in the next few decades. 
C)  was accompanied by social programs designed as safety nets for people living in the streets. 
D)  contained provisions to increase programs to provide health care, food, and shelter to homeless elders. 
A)  assumes that poverty and homelessness is an individual responsibility that can be addressed by the homeless person getting a job. 
B)  is expected by analysts to radically decrease the number of homeless persons in the next few decades. 
C)  was accompanied by social programs designed as safety nets for people living in the streets. 
D)  contained provisions to increase programs to provide health care, food, and shelter to homeless elders.

Question 9

Some older adults are satisfied with their housing situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A board and care facility,in contrast to an assisted living facility,offers

Accepted Answer

A)  self-contained housing units. 
B)  in-home health care and assistance. 
C)  daytime health services and activities but no overnight accommodations. 
D)  a bedroom in a private home. 
A)  self-contained housing units. 
B)  in-home health care and assistance. 
C)  daytime health services and activities but no overnight accommodations. 
D)  a bedroom in a private home.

Question 11

In an AARP study,the most common reason older people gave for relocating was

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to afford current housing. 
B)  retirement. 
C)  wanting to be closer to family. 
D)  wanting a change. 
A)  inability to afford current housing. 
B)  retirement. 
C)  wanting to be closer to family. 
D)  wanting a change.

Question 12

According to empirical evidence,The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)has failed to significantly improve the quality of nursing homes because

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not require training for nurses' aides. 
B)  it does not require certified social workers to be employed. 
C)  it did not strengthened patients' rights in their treatment decisions. 
D)  nursing homes are only occasionally audited because of understaffed health departments. 
A)  it does not require training for nurses' aides. 
B)  it does not require certified social workers to be employed. 
C)  it did not strengthened patients' rights in their treatment decisions. 
D)  nursing homes are only occasionally audited because of understaffed health departments.

Question 13

Compared with other industrialized nations,the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The elderly are more likely to change residence than other age groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A surveillance zone is

Accepted Answer

A)  outside space than can be viewed from inside a door or window. 
B)  what can be seen outside from standing just outside one's door. 
C)  what one can survey within a one mile radius of one's home. 
D)  the zone that policemen target for closer scrutiny. 
A)  outside space than can be viewed from inside a door or window. 
B)  what can be seen outside from standing just outside one's door. 
C)  what one can survey within a one mile radius of one's home. 
D)  the zone that policemen target for closer scrutiny.

Question 17

Older people are more likely to reside in

Accepted Answer

A)  institutions. 
B)  age-segregated housing. 
C)  resort condominiums. 
D)  ordinary houses in ordinary neighborhoods. 
A)  institutions. 
B)  age-segregated housing. 
C)  resort condominiums. 
D)  ordinary houses in ordinary neighborhoods.

Question 18

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

Accepted Answer

A)  their own home. 
B)  the home of an adult child. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a medical hospital. 
A)  their own home. 
B)  the home of an adult child. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a medical hospital.

Question 19

Those individuals over 65 are more likely to suffer strokes or hip fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Profits in nursing homes through padding the bills is possible on the reimbursement plan called

Accepted Answer

A)  flat rate. 
B)  per diem. 
C)  cost plus. 
D)  reverse mortgage. 
A)  flat rate. 
B)  per diem. 
C)  cost plus. 
D)  reverse mortgage.

"Gang visits" by doctors are most common in flat rate reimbursement plans for nursing homes.

The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

Sociologists predict

Amenity relocation refers to moving to

Sun City in Arizona is

Currently,the hottest senior housing market is nursing homes.

The 1996 welfare reform bill called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Some older adults are satisfied with their housing situations.

A board and care facility,in contrast to an assisted living facility,offers

In an AARP study,the most common reason older people gave for relocating was

According to empirical evidence,The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)has failed to significantly improve the quality of nursing homes because

Compared with other industrialized nations,the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

The elderly are more likely to change residence than other age groups.

A surveillance zone is

Older people are more likely to reside in

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

Those individuals over 65 are more likely to suffer strokes or hip fractures.

Profits in nursing homes through padding the bills is possible on the reimbursement plan called

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"Gang visits" by doctors are most common in flat rate reimbursement plans for nursing homes.

The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

Sociologists predict

Amenity relocation refers to moving to

Sun City in Arizona is

Currently,the hottest senior housing market is nursing homes.

The 1996 welfare reform bill called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Some older adults are satisfied with their housing situations.

A board and care facility,in contrast to an assisted living facility,offers

In an AARP study,the most common reason older people gave for relocating was

According to empirical evidence,The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)has failed to significantly improve the quality of nursing homes because

Compared with other industrialized nations,the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

The elderly are more likely to change residence than other age groups.

A surveillance zone is

Older people are more likely to reside in

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

Those individuals over 65 are more likely to suffer strokes or hip fractures.

Profits in nursing homes through padding the bills is possible on the reimbursement plan called

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