Question 1

Assisted living facilities are a significant trend in housing for the elderly. All of the following are characteristics of assisted living facilities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they provide social activities and transportation for residents. 
B)  they help residents age in place. 
C)  they usually retain residents suffering from dementia. 
D)  they provide meals and personal care to residents. 
A)  they provide social activities and transportation for residents. 
B)  they help residents age in place. 
C)  they usually retain residents suffering from dementia. 
D)  they provide meals and personal care to residents.

Question 2

The theory of intergenerational solidarity indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  that all generations are supportive of one another. 
B)  that all generations live in one household without any conflict. 
C)  that a family will adjust its living arrangements to reflect the changing needs and resources of different generations. 
D)  that a family will be available to all generations living within a household. 
A)  that all generations are supportive of one another. 
B)  that all generations live in one household without any conflict. 
C)  that a family will adjust its living arrangements to reflect the changing needs and resources of different generations. 
D)  that a family will be available to all generations living within a household.

Question 3

Home ownership is linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  race. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  income. 
D)  gender. 
A)  race. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  income. 
D)  gender.

Question 4

Identify an accurate statement about continuing care retirement communities.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually located in dilapidated neighborhoods in rural areas. 
B)  They lack separate bathrooms for each occupant. 
C)  They include on-site recreational facilities and social activities. 
D)  They do not require residents to pay an up-front fee or a monthly fee. 
A)  They are usually located in dilapidated neighborhoods in rural areas. 
B)  They lack separate bathrooms for each occupant. 
C)  They include on-site recreational facilities and social activities. 
D)  They do not require residents to pay an up-front fee or a monthly fee.

Question 5

The main problem with continuing care retirement communities is that they fail to provide separate bathrooms and a kitchen space for their residents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most continuing care retirement communities ask residents to pay an up-front fee and a continuing monthly fee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify an accurate statement about living arrangements across different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  In Africa, it is rare for adult children and grandchildren to move into their elderly parents' households. 
B)  In Asia, it is common for elderly parents to move into the homes of their children. 
C)  In the United States, three-generation households are common. 
D)  Hispanic elders are less likely to live with children, siblings, or other family members. 
A)  In Africa, it is rare for adult children and grandchildren to move into their elderly parents' households. 
B)  In Asia, it is common for elderly parents to move into the homes of their children. 
C)  In the United States, three-generation households are common. 
D)  Hispanic elders are less likely to live with children, siblings, or other family members.

Question 8

The primary goal of the Global Age-Friendly cities project is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that old people are moved to nursing homes. 
B)  fund the Medicaid programs in various countries. 
C)  privatize Social Security and reduce the tax burden on people. 
D)  optimize opportunities to enhance the quality of life as people age. 
A)  ensure that old people are moved to nursing homes. 
B)  fund the Medicaid programs in various countries. 
C)  privatize Social Security and reduce the tax burden on people. 
D)  optimize opportunities to enhance the quality of life as people age.

Question 9

Researchers have identified _____ phases in the parent-child life course in terms of proximity of living arrangements.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 10

There are currently between 30,000 and _____ assisted living facilities in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  65,000 
B)  70,000 
C)  90,000 
D)  1 million 
A)  65,000 
B)  70,000 
C)  90,000 
D)  1 million

Question 11

What can be done to provide quality of care in assisted living facilities?

Accepted Answer

There are several steps that can be take

Question 12

A major problem with continuing care retirement communities is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  staff. 
B)  cost. 
C)  social activities. 
D)  range of services. 
A)  staff. 
B)  cost. 
C)  social activities. 
D)  range of services.

Question 13

Women are less likely than men to live alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is the term used for the movement of older people to the Sun Belt.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aging in place 
B)  Geographic movement 
C)  Residential movement 
D)  Migratory stream 
A)  Aging in place 
B)  Geographic movement 
C)  Residential movement 
D)  Migratory stream

Question 15

One of the advantages of continuing care retirement communities is the friendship networks. These friendships are frequently determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  chronological age. 
C)  social class. 
D)  marital status. 
A)  gender. 
B)  chronological age. 
C)  social class. 
D)  marital status.

Question 16

People with a history of addictions, previous episodes of homelessness, and incarceration are especially prone to being homeless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases in the parent-child living arrangements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children marry and live close to their parents. 
B)  Children live with or near their parents before they reach age 25. 
C)  Children marry or move away in pursuit of education and employment. 
D)  When aging parents become ill or disabled, they move nearer to their children. 
A)  Children marry and live close to their parents. 
B)  Children live with or near their parents before they reach age 25. 
C)  Children marry or move away in pursuit of education and employment. 
D)  When aging parents become ill or disabled, they move nearer to their children.

Question 18

What is the ideal living arrangement for older adults?

Accepted Answer

The ideal living arrangement for older a

Assisted living facilities are a significant trend in housing for the elderly. All of the following are characteristics of assisted living facilities except:

The theory of intergenerational solidarity indicates:

Home ownership is linked to:

Identify an accurate statement about continuing care retirement communities.

The main problem with continuing care retirement communities is that they fail to provide separate bathrooms and a kitchen space for their residents.

Most continuing care retirement communities ask residents to pay an up-front fee and a continuing monthly fee.

Identify an accurate statement about living arrangements across different cultures.

The primary goal of the Global Age-Friendly cities project is to:

Researchers have identified _____ phases in the parent-child life course in terms of proximity of living arrangements.

There are currently between 30,000 and _____ assisted living facilities in the United States.

What can be done to provide quality of care in assisted living facilities?

A major problem with continuing care retirement communities is the:

Women are less likely than men to live alone.

_____ is the term used for the movement of older people to the Sun Belt.

One of the advantages of continuing care retirement communities is the friendship networks. These friendships are frequently determined by:

People with a history of addictions, previous episodes of homelessness, and incarceration are especially prone to being homeless.

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases in the parent-child living arrangements?

What is the ideal living arrangement for older adults?

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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Exam 9: Living Arrangements

Assisted living facilities are a significant trend in housing for the elderly. All of the following are characteristics of assisted living facilities except:

The theory of intergenerational solidarity indicates:

Home ownership is linked to:

Identify an accurate statement about continuing care retirement communities.

The main problem with continuing care retirement communities is that they fail to provide separate bathrooms and a kitchen space for their residents.

Most continuing care retirement communities ask residents to pay an up-front fee and a continuing monthly fee.

Identify an accurate statement about living arrangements across different cultures.

The primary goal of the Global Age-Friendly cities project is to:

Researchers have identified _____ phases in the parent-child life course in terms of proximity of living arrangements.

There are currently between 30,000 and _____ assisted living facilities in the United States.

What can be done to provide quality of care in assisted living facilities?

A major problem with continuing care retirement communities is the:

Women are less likely than men to live alone.

_____ is the term used for the movement of older people to the Sun Belt.

One of the advantages of continuing care retirement communities is the friendship networks. These friendships are frequently determined by:

People with a history of addictions, previous episodes of homelessness, and incarceration are especially prone to being homeless.

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases in the parent-child living arrangements?

What is the ideal living arrangement for older adults?

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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