Question 1

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)refers to

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A)  buildings or neighborhoods where the residents have aged over the years. 
B)  mobile home retirement areas placed near natural areas, such as national parks. 
C)  nursing homes comprised of mostly elderly people. 
D)  resort areas composed mostly of retired residents. 
A)  buildings or neighborhoods where the residents have aged over the years. 
B)  mobile home retirement areas placed near natural areas, such as national parks. 
C)  nursing homes comprised of mostly elderly people. 
D)  resort areas composed mostly of retired residents.

Question 2

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The second move of the elderly usually occurs when

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A)  adult children move to the city for jobs. 
B)  the weather in the snowbelt traps them inside due to deteriorating driving skills. 
C)  they develop chronic disabilities that make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks. 
D)  amenities become boring and they long for a more meaningful existence. 
A)  adult children move to the city for jobs. 
B)  the weather in the snowbelt traps them inside due to deteriorating driving skills. 
C)  they develop chronic disabilities that make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks. 
D)  amenities become boring and they long for a more meaningful existence.

Question 4

Some places individuals decide to migrate when they become older include

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A)  Florida, Arizona, and Southern California. 
B)  Texas, Florida, and Seattle. 
C)  Arizona, Texas, and Seattle. 
D)  Southern California, Nevada, and Seattle. 
A)  Florida, Arizona, and Southern California. 
B)  Texas, Florida, and Seattle. 
C)  Arizona, Texas, and Seattle. 
D)  Southern California, Nevada, and Seattle.

Question 5

Granny units is an old concept in

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A)  the United States and Mexico. 
B)  Japan and Australia. 
C)  Canada and Dominican Republic. 
D)  France and China. 
A)  the United States and Mexico. 
B)  Japan and Australia. 
C)  Canada and Dominican Republic. 
D)  France and China.

Question 6

A national study reveals that ______ percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  over 30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  over 30

Question 7

Explain the pros and cons of age-segregated housing for elders.

Accepted Answer

Age-segregated housing for elders has bo

Question 8

A Life Care at Home (LCH)health insurance policy is

Accepted Answer

A)  a government funded form of Medicaid designed to provide home health-care for low-income elders. 
B)  is a private health insurance that requires a large initial entry fee, a monthly fee, and at least a one year contract. 
C)  a government subsidized plan that provides hospice care for elderly with terminal illnesses. 
D)  is a private health insurance plan that provides local out-patient health care services and transportation to the center for its elderly members. 
A)  a government funded form of Medicaid designed to provide home health-care for low-income elders. 
B)  is a private health insurance that requires a large initial entry fee, a monthly fee, and at least a one year contract. 
C)  a government subsidized plan that provides hospice care for elderly with terminal illnesses. 
D)  is a private health insurance plan that provides local out-patient health care services and transportation to the center for its elderly members.

Question 9

Which of the following is LEAST likely to characterize continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require no entry fee. 
B)  They require at least a year long contract. 
C)  Monthly fees range from $500 to $5,000. 
D)  The member is provided with housing, health care, social activities, and meals. 
A)  They require no entry fee. 
B)  They require at least a year long contract. 
C)  Monthly fees range from $500 to $5,000. 
D)  The member is provided with housing, health care, social activities, and meals.

Question 10

According to your text,stress has to do with

Accepted Answer

A)  estrangement. 
B)  loss of control. 
C)  inefficiency. 
D)  disillusionment. 
A)  estrangement. 
B)  loss of control. 
C)  inefficiency. 
D)  disillusionment.

Question 11

Section 8 housing

Accepted Answer

A)  is tenant-based assistance in which federal assistance is provided to the individual who locates his or her own housing. 
B)  is federally subsidized rental assistance for income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. 
C)  allows the use of home equity to make home repairs. 
D)  is government owned housing for homeless people. 
A)  is tenant-based assistance in which federal assistance is provided to the individual who locates his or her own housing. 
B)  is federally subsidized rental assistance for income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. 
C)  allows the use of home equity to make home repairs. 
D)  is government owned housing for homeless people.

Question 12

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old,what factors would you need to consider?

Accepted Answer

Designing housing for the oldest-old req

Question 13

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 2006,there the most people over the age of 65 lived in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Why are their homes important to the elderly? What problems do the elderly face when they have to relocate?

Accepted Answer

Homes are important to the elderly for s

Question 16

The typical nursing home patient is

Accepted Answer

A)  an African American or Hispanic male over age 75. 
B)  a white, widowed female over age 80. 
C)  a never-married African American woman over age 70. 
D)  a white, widowed male over age 85. 
A)  an African American or Hispanic male over age 75. 
B)  a white, widowed female over age 80. 
C)  a never-married African American woman over age 70. 
D)  a white, widowed male over age 85.

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality,according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  a low-fat menu 
B)  housekeeping services once per day 
C)  absence of the odor of urine 
D)  a ratio of at least one staff member per every 15 elderly residents 
A)  a low-fat menu 
B)  housekeeping services once per day 
C)  absence of the odor of urine 
D)  a ratio of at least one staff member per every 15 elderly residents

Question 18

Among older Americans,single men have the poorest housing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Courts have ruled that adult communities for residents over 50

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot legally be planned but are legal if they occur naturally. 
B)  cannot legally prohibit children under age 18. 
C)  are legal only in the case of small mobile home parks. 
D)  are legal in most circumstances. 
A)  cannot legally be planned but are legal if they occur naturally. 
B)  cannot legally prohibit children under age 18. 
C)  are legal only in the case of small mobile home parks. 
D)  are legal in most circumstances.

Question 20

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)refers to

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

The second move of the elderly usually occurs when

Some places individuals decide to migrate when they become older include

Granny units is an old concept in

A national study reveals that ______ percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

Explain the pros and cons of age-segregated housing for elders.

A Life Care at Home (LCH)health insurance policy is

Which of the following is LEAST likely to characterize continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)?

According to your text,stress has to do with

Section 8 housing

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old,what factors would you need to consider?

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

In 2006,there the most people over the age of 65 lived in

Why are their homes important to the elderly? What problems do the elderly face when they have to relocate?

The typical nursing home patient is

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality,according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

Among older Americans,single men have the poorest housing.

Courts have ruled that adult communities for residents over 50

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

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Exam 10: Living Environments

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)refers to

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

The second move of the elderly usually occurs when

Some places individuals decide to migrate when they become older include

Granny units is an old concept in

A national study reveals that ______ percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

Explain the pros and cons of age-segregated housing for elders.

A Life Care at Home (LCH)health insurance policy is

Which of the following is LEAST likely to characterize continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)?

According to your text,stress has to do with

Section 8 housing

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old,what factors would you need to consider?

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

In 2006,there the most people over the age of 65 lived in

Why are their homes important to the elderly? What problems do the elderly face when they have to relocate?

The typical nursing home patient is

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality,according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

Among older Americans,single men have the poorest housing.

Courts have ruled that adult communities for residents over 50

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

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

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