Question 1

Why is caregiving difficult for spouses of frail elderly? What could help relieve the problems of wife and husband caregivers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is caregiving difficult for spouses of...

Question 2

Research reveals that somewhere between _________,individuals become willing to describe themselves as "old," the spirit is willing but the body is unable to cooperate.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 and 60 
B)  60 and 70 
C)  70 and 80 
D)  80 and 90 
A)  50 and 60 
B)  60 and 70 
C)  70 and 80 
D)  80 and 90

Question 3

A study comparing middle-aged daughters with wives who cared for a frail elderly found

Accepted Answer

A)  wives experienced a significantly greater increase in heart rates than did daughters. 
B)  wives experienced higher increases in blood pressure than did daughters. 
C)  daughters recorded significantly more distress in interpersonal interactions than did wives. 
D)  the physical cost to the wives was significantly greater overall than to the daughters. 
A)  wives experienced a significantly greater increase in heart rates than did daughters. 
B)  wives experienced higher increases in blood pressure than did daughters. 
C)  daughters recorded significantly more distress in interpersonal interactions than did wives. 
D)  the physical cost to the wives was significantly greater overall than to the daughters.

Question 4

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living?

Accepted Answer

A)  grooming 
B)  eating 
C)  shopping 
D)  toileting 
A)  grooming 
B)  eating 
C)  shopping 
D)  toileting

Question 5

The number of years of caregiving a married person with children might plan for is around 18 years for children and ______ for elderly parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  20 
A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  20

Question 6

Research indicates that for the oldest old,chronic diseases

Accepted Answer

A)  are rare. 
B)  often do not create functional limitations. 
C)  keep almost all of them from living alone. 
D)  keep almost all of them from doing their own personal and household chores without help. 
A)  are rare. 
B)  often do not create functional limitations. 
C)  keep almost all of them from living alone. 
D)  keep almost all of them from doing their own personal and household chores without help.

Question 7

Research has found that American families generally work hard together to provide care for their relatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ percent of all caregiving is provided by spouses.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 9

According to your text,not until elders reach age ____ are there more than 50 percent who cannot live independently if they had the resources to do so.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  85 
D)  90 
A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  85 
D)  90

Question 10

Based on a study of 30 women caring for chronically ill parents,in comparison with care managers to parental care providers,the parental care providers

Accepted Answer

A)  have more knowledge of available resources. 
B)  are more likely to provide stimulating activities. 
C)  are more strained. 
D)  have higher incomes. 
A)  have more knowledge of available resources. 
B)  are more likely to provide stimulating activities. 
C)  are more strained. 
D)  have higher incomes.

Question 11

Compared to the less robustly aging,the robustly aging share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  more social contact. 
B)  better health and vision. 
C)  fewer life events. 
D)  greater obesity. 
A)  more social contact. 
B)  better health and vision. 
C)  fewer life events. 
D)  greater obesity.

Question 12

The three-generation family was more common in the 20ᵗʰ century than in the 1700s and 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the following types of husband caregiving,in which type is the husband most likely to read everything he can about his ailing wives disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  worker 
B)  labor of love 
C)  sense of duty 
D)  at the crossroads 
A)  worker 
B)  labor of love 
C)  sense of duty 
D)  at the crossroads

Question 14

The fastest growing segment of the older population is the 85 and older population).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Is there or will there be a home care crisis in the United States? Give arguments pro and con.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether there is or will

Question 16

Even though there is no clear-cut time at which gerontologists all agree one joins the oldest old,with increases in longevity,the term is most commonly referring to people age _______ and over.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  85 
D)  90 
A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  85 
D)  90

Question 17

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 entitles workers who pay for the care of an elderly dependent to a maximum tax credit of ________ percent of care expenses per dependent.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100 
A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100

Question 18

All of the following are psychosocial interventions for caretakers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  individual counseling. 
B)  a vacation for the caregiver. 
C)  caregiver support groups. 
D)  social worker visits. 
A)  individual counseling. 
B)  a vacation for the caregiver. 
C)  caregiver support groups. 
D)  social worker visits.

Question 19

. Psychosocial interventions for caregivers are more effective than respite care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Time with pets has been shown to reduce loneliness in the elderly more if they are alone with the pet than if other people are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is caregiving difficult for spouses of frail elderly? What could help relieve the problems of wife and husband caregivers?

Research reveals that somewhere between _________,individuals become willing to describe themselves as "old," the spirit is willing but the body is unable to cooperate.

A study comparing middle-aged daughters with wives who cared for a frail elderly found

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living?

The number of years of caregiving a married person with children might plan for is around 18 years for children and ______ for elderly parents.

Research indicates that for the oldest old,chronic diseases

Research has found that American families generally work hard together to provide care for their relatives.

____ percent of all caregiving is provided by spouses.

According to your text,not until elders reach age ____ are there more than 50 percent who cannot live independently if they had the resources to do so.

Based on a study of 30 women caring for chronically ill parents,in comparison with care managers to parental care providers,the parental care providers

Compared to the less robustly aging,the robustly aging share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

The three-generation family was more common in the 20ᵗʰ century than in the 1700s and 1800s.

Of the following types of husband caregiving,in which type is the husband most likely to read everything he can about his ailing wives disease?

The fastest growing segment of the older population is the 85 and older population).

Is there or will there be a home care crisis in the United States? Give arguments pro and con.

Even though there is no clear-cut time at which gerontologists all agree one joins the oldest old,with increases in longevity,the term is most commonly referring to people age _______ and over.

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 entitles workers who pay for the care of an elderly dependent to a maximum tax credit of ________ percent of care expenses per dependent.

All of the following are psychosocial interventions for caretakers EXCEPT

. Psychosocial interventions for caregivers are more effective than respite care.

Time with pets has been shown to reduce loneliness in the elderly more if they are alone with the pet than if other people are present.

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Exam 11: The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Why is caregiving difficult for spouses of frail elderly? What could help relieve the problems of wife and husband caregivers?

Research reveals that somewhere between _________,individuals become willing to describe themselves as "old," the spirit is willing but the body is unable to cooperate.

A study comparing middle-aged daughters with wives who cared for a frail elderly found

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living?

The number of years of caregiving a married person with children might plan for is around 18 years for children and ______ for elderly parents.

Research indicates that for the oldest old,chronic diseases

Research has found that American families generally work hard together to provide care for their relatives.

____ percent of all caregiving is provided by spouses.

According to your text,not until elders reach age ____ are there more than 50 percent who cannot live independently if they had the resources to do so.

Based on a study of 30 women caring for chronically ill parents,in comparison with care managers to parental care providers,the parental care providers

Compared to the less robustly aging,the robustly aging share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

The three-generation family was more common in the 20ᵗʰ century than in the 1700s and 1800s.

Of the following types of husband caregiving,in which type is the husband most likely to read everything he can about his ailing wives disease?

The fastest growing segment of the older population is the 85 and older population).

Is there or will there be a home care crisis in the United States? Give arguments pro and con.

Even though there is no clear-cut time at which gerontologists all agree one joins the oldest old,with increases in longevity,the term is most commonly referring to people age _______ and over.

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 entitles workers who pay for the care of an elderly dependent to a maximum tax credit of ________ percent of care expenses per dependent.

All of the following are psychosocial interventions for caretakers EXCEPT

. Psychosocial interventions for caregivers are more effective than respite care.

Time with pets has been shown to reduce loneliness in the elderly more if they are alone with the pet than if other people are present.

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

Living Environments

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

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