Question 1

According to Lai and Surood (2008),at least what percentage of older South Asian immigrants living in Calgary exhibited at least a mild degree of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  12% 
B)  18% 
C)  20% 
D)  28% 
A)  12% 
B)  18% 
C)  20% 
D)  28%

Question 2

Mr.Lee is an aging Chinese immigrant.How can an ethnic senior citizen such as Mr.Lee still maintain most of his independence while eating the foods from his own culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  by relying on his children to bring him meals 
B)  by relying on the government to provide a subsidy for ethnic food purchases 
C)  by becoming involved with ethnic Meals on Wheels programs 
D)  by hiring a personal chef or cook 
A)  by relying on his children to bring him meals 
B)  by relying on the government to provide a subsidy for ethnic food purchases 
C)  by becoming involved with ethnic Meals on Wheels programs 
D)  by hiring a personal chef or cook

Question 3

Interview a senior who immigrated to Canada.What has his or her experience been like? Why did he or she choose Canada? What challenges did he or she face?

Accepted Answer

Student Answer will vary,but s

Question 4

Which group of ethnic Canadian citizens prefers to be institutionalized rather than live with their adult children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indian Canadians 
B)  Asian Canadians 
C)  Euro Canadians 
D)  French Canadians 
A)  Indian Canadians 
B)  Asian Canadians 
C)  Euro Canadians 
D)  French Canadians

Question 5

Which of the following methods describes how seniors tend to view their lives in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  through their immigration experiences 
B)  through their financial security 
C)  through their ethnicity and cultural backgrounds 
D)  through their religious beliefs 
A)  through their immigration experiences 
B)  through their financial security 
C)  through their ethnicity and cultural backgrounds 
D)  through their religious beliefs

Question 6

According to Lai and Surwood,why do depressed seniors not want to deal with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  because healthcare is expensive 
B)  because of the stigma attached to mental illness 
C)  because they are too busy 
D)  because depression is a sign of weakness in older people 
A)  because healthcare is expensive 
B)  because of the stigma attached to mental illness 
C)  because they are too busy 
D)  because depression is a sign of weakness in older people

According to Lai and Surood (2008),at least what percentage of older South Asian immigrants living in Calgary exhibited at least a mild degree of depression?

Mr.Lee is an aging Chinese immigrant.How can an ethnic senior citizen such as Mr.Lee still maintain most of his independence while eating the foods from his own culture?

Interview a senior who immigrated to Canada.What has his or her experience been like? Why did he or she choose Canada? What challenges did he or she face?

Which group of ethnic Canadian citizens prefers to be institutionalized rather than live with their adult children?

Which of the following methods describes how seniors tend to view their lives in Canada?

According to Lai and Surwood,why do depressed seniors not want to deal with depression?

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Exam 4: Aging and Ethnicity

According to Lai and Surood (2008),at least what percentage of older South Asian immigrants living in Calgary exhibited at least a mild degree of depression?

Mr.Lee is an aging Chinese immigrant.How can an ethnic senior citizen such as Mr.Lee still maintain most of his independence while eating the foods from his own culture?

Interview a senior who immigrated to Canada.What has his or her experience been like? Why did he or she choose Canada? What challenges did he or she face?

Which group of ethnic Canadian citizens prefers to be institutionalized rather than live with their adult children?

Which of the following methods describes how seniors tend to view their lives in Canada?

According to Lai and Surwood,why do depressed seniors not want to deal with depression?

Aging Today

Theories and Methods

Aging in Canada and the World Today

Personal Health and Illness

The Psychology of Aging and the Social Psychology of Aging

Healthcare

Finances and Economics

Retirement and Work

Leisure, recreation, and Service

Housing and Transportation

Family Life

Social Support

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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