Question 1

According to Dadny and Bollman (2008,3),what percentage of older Canadians live in "predominantly rural regions?"

Accepted Answer

A)  27% 
B)  33% 
C)  39% 
D)  46% 
A)  27% 
B)  33% 
C)  39% 
D)  46% B

Question 2

Flex housing is based on which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  accessibility 
B)  visibility 
C)  flexibility 
D)  dependency 
A)  accessibility 
B)  visibility 
C)  flexibility 
D)  dependency A

Question 3

According to the 2006 Canadian census,what percentage of Canadians live in a single,detached home?

Accepted Answer

A)  12.7% 
B)  24.8% 
C)  45.6% 
D)  55.2% 
A)  12.7% 
B)  24.8% 
C)  45.6% 
D)  55.2% D

Question 4

Which of the following is lacking in rural communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  resources to meet more than basic needs 
B)  a range of options for affordable, quality housing 
C)  many of the problems that urban communities must overcome in caring for older people 
D)  programs for young and frail older people 
A)  resources to meet more than basic needs 
B)  a range of options for affordable, quality housing 
C)  many of the problems that urban communities must overcome in caring for older people 
D)  programs for young and frail older people

Question 5

Describe the concept of universal design for the home.

Accepted Answer

Student Answer should include the follow

Question 6

Which of the following is a criticism of enriched housing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to dependency by offering too many services and that it attracts sick or less able people. 
B)  The size of the apartments does not allow for personal care and support. 
C)  They can be inflexible and do not allow sufficient freedom of choice or movement. 
D)  The cost of such programs is significantly higher than alternate forms of housing. 
A)  It leads to dependency by offering too many services and that it attracts sick or less able people. 
B)  The size of the apartments does not allow for personal care and support. 
C)  They can be inflexible and do not allow sufficient freedom of choice or movement. 
D)  The cost of such programs is significantly higher than alternate forms of housing.

Question 7

Recent research is clearly indicating that which type of housing will be needed for the current generation of older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  flex housing 
B)  urban shelters 
C)  supportive housing 
D)  continuing care retirement communities 
A)  flex housing 
B)  urban shelters 
C)  supportive housing 
D)  continuing care retirement communities

Question 8

According to Morales and Roussau (2010),which area of a home can present the greatest barrier to an individual with a handicap?

Accepted Answer

A)  the entrance 
B)  the kitchen 
C)  the bathroom 
D)  the laundry room 
A)  the entrance 
B)  the kitchen 
C)  the bathroom 
D)  the laundry room

Question 9

What is the term in Canada for housing with all essential rooms on the ground floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  flex-housing 
B)  life-span housing 
C)  lifetime homes 
D)  universal housing 
A)  flex-housing 
B)  life-span housing 
C)  lifetime homes 
D)  universal housing

Question 10

What do shelter allowances provide to older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  support and more choice of housing 
B)  assistance for the poorest older people 
C)  more control of housing quality, and more health and social services where they live 
D)  help for those who have the most need 
A)  support and more choice of housing 
B)  assistance for the poorest older people 
C)  more control of housing quality, and more health and social services where they live 
D)  help for those who have the most need

Question 11

According to Turcotte (2012),what percentage of seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia still have a driver's licence?

Accepted Answer

A)  17% 
B)  28% 
C)  34% 
D)  41% 
A)  17% 
B)  28% 
C)  34% 
D)  41%

Question 12

Which type of shelter would best serve homeless seniors because of its proximity to food services,daycare programs,and healthcare centres?

Accepted Answer

A)  downtown shelters 
B)  urban shelters 
C)  rural shelters 
D)  suburban shelter 
A)  downtown shelters 
B)  urban shelters 
C)  rural shelters 
D)  suburban shelter

Question 13

Of what type of transportation services do most seniors have a negative viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

A)  family-assisted transportation 
B)  public transportation 
C)  walking 
D)  driving their own vehicles 
A)  family-assisted transportation 
B)  public transportation 
C)  walking 
D)  driving their own vehicles

Question 14

Which of the following exemplifies a problem that arises with enriched housing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early dependency often occurs by providing too many services. 
B)  They often take the place of high-rise nursing homes, but do not provide the same level of care. 
C)  The average age of residents increases over time, and may compromise the self-government principle. 
D)  Special needs of individuals often go unmet. 
A)  Early dependency often occurs by providing too many services. 
B)  They often take the place of high-rise nursing homes, but do not provide the same level of care. 
C)  The average age of residents increases over time, and may compromise the self-government principle. 
D)  Special needs of individuals often go unmet.

Question 15

Which of the following is the major drawback of a RAM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older people lose a large part of the RAM income when their spouse dies. 
B)  Older people lose CPP benefits and private pension benefits. 
C)  High interest rates raise bank payments and reduce the older person's income. 
D)  Older home-owners are locked into their house and cannot sell it in the future. 
A)  Older people lose a large part of the RAM income when their spouse dies. 
B)  Older people lose CPP benefits and private pension benefits. 
C)  High interest rates raise bank payments and reduce the older person's income. 
D)  Older home-owners are locked into their house and cannot sell it in the future.

Question 16

What is the goal of the Canada Safety Council program "55 Alive"?

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine what license restrictions have the most significant effect on reducing accidents 
B)  to test drivers over age 55 every year to ensure driving skills are intact 
C)  to help seniors improve their driving skills and understand how aging affects driving 
D)  to reduce drinking and driving among seniors, which is the second greatest cause of auto accidents in Canada 
A)  to determine what license restrictions have the most significant effect on reducing accidents 
B)  to test drivers over age 55 every year to ensure driving skills are intact 
C)  to help seniors improve their driving skills and understand how aging affects driving 
D)  to reduce drinking and driving among seniors, which is the second greatest cause of auto accidents in Canada

Question 17

The Canadian literature most often refers to which of the following as garden suites?

Accepted Answer

A)  composite housing 
B)  duplexes 
C)  granny flats 
D)  enriched housing 
A)  composite housing 
B)  duplexes 
C)  granny flats 
D)  enriched housing

Question 18

Parmelee and Lawton (1990),in their revised ecological model,define a secure environment as having which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a high competence 
B)  high autonomic thresholds 
C)  little environmental press 
D)  a low crime rate 
A)  a high competence 
B)  high autonomic thresholds 
C)  little environmental press 
D)  a low crime rate

Question 19

Interview an older person about his/her living arrangements.Is he/she happy with the arrangements? What type of accommodation does he/she currently have? Has he/she made any plans for when he/she ages as to where he/she hopes to live? How does he/she maintain his/ her independence?

Accepted Answer

Student Answer should include the follow

Question 20

Discuss the concept of supportive and/or enriched housing.

Accepted Answer

Student Answer should include the follow

According to Dadny and Bollman (2008,3),what percentage of older Canadians live in "predominantly rural regions?"

Flex housing is based on which of the following principles?

According to the 2006 Canadian census,what percentage of Canadians live in a single,detached home?

Which of the following is lacking in rural communities?

Describe the concept of universal design for the home.

Which of the following is a criticism of enriched housing?

Recent research is clearly indicating that which type of housing will be needed for the current generation of older people?

According to Morales and Roussau (2010),which area of a home can present the greatest barrier to an individual with a handicap?

What is the term in Canada for housing with all essential rooms on the ground floor?

What do shelter allowances provide to older people?

According to Turcotte (2012),what percentage of seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia still have a driver's licence?

Which type of shelter would best serve homeless seniors because of its proximity to food services,daycare programs,and healthcare centres?

Of what type of transportation services do most seniors have a negative viewpoint?

Which of the following exemplifies a problem that arises with enriched housing?

Which of the following is the major drawback of a RAM?

What is the goal of the Canada Safety Council program "55 Alive"?

The Canadian literature most often refers to which of the following as garden suites?

Parmelee and Lawton (1990),in their revised ecological model,define a secure environment as having which of the following?

Interview an older person about his/her living arrangements.Is he/she happy with the arrangements? What type of accommodation does he/she currently have? Has he/she made any plans for when he/she ages as to where he/she hopes to live? How does he/she maintain his/ her independence?

Discuss the concept of supportive and/or enriched housing.

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Exam 11: Housing and Transportation

According to Dadny and Bollman (2008,3),what percentage of older Canadians live in "predominantly rural regions?"

Flex housing is based on which of the following principles?

According to the 2006 Canadian census,what percentage of Canadians live in a single,detached home?

Which of the following is lacking in rural communities?

Describe the concept of universal design for the home.

Which of the following is a criticism of enriched housing?

Recent research is clearly indicating that which type of housing will be needed for the current generation of older people?

According to Morales and Roussau (2010),which area of a home can present the greatest barrier to an individual with a handicap?

What is the term in Canada for housing with all essential rooms on the ground floor?

What do shelter allowances provide to older people?

According to Turcotte (2012),what percentage of seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia still have a driver's licence?

Which type of shelter would best serve homeless seniors because of its proximity to food services,daycare programs,and healthcare centres?

Of what type of transportation services do most seniors have a negative viewpoint?

Which of the following exemplifies a problem that arises with enriched housing?

Which of the following is the major drawback of a RAM?

What is the goal of the Canada Safety Council program "55 Alive"?

The Canadian literature most often refers to which of the following as garden suites?

Parmelee and Lawton (1990),in their revised ecological model,define a secure environment as having which of the following?

Interview an older person about his/her living arrangements.Is he/she happy with the arrangements? What type of accommodation does he/she currently have? Has he/she made any plans for when he/she ages as to where he/she hopes to live? How does he/she maintain his/ her independence?

Discuss the concept of supportive and/or enriched housing.

Aging Today

Theories and Methods

Aging in Canada and the World Today

Aging and Ethnicity

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

Family Life

Social Support

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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