Question 1

What problems confront elders who are caregivers to adult children and grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

Elders who are caregivers to adult children and grandchildren face a multitude of challenges. These may include physical and emotional strain from the demands of caregiving, financial stress from supporting multiple generations, and the potential for social isolation as they may have limited time for their own social activities. Additionally, they may struggle with balancing their own health needs with the needs of those they are caring for, and may experience feelings of guilt or inadequacy if they are unable to meet all of the demands placed upon them. It can also be difficult for them to find resources and support specifically tailored to their unique situation as caregivers to both adult children and grandchildren. Overall, the challenges faced by elder caregivers are complex and can have a significant impact on their well-being.

Question 2

Among the oldest old, evaluations of life satisfaction seem to depend on

Accepted Answer

A)  trust. 
B)  a sense of self-efficacy. 
C)  religion. 
D)  lack of worry. 
A)  trust. 
B)  a sense of self-efficacy. 
C)  religion. 
D)  lack of worry. B

Question 3

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 C

Question 4

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 5

What policies, benefits, and services could businesses offer to help employees who are home caregivers for frail elderly?

Accepted Answer

Businesses can offer a range of policies

Question 6

Respite care refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  professional supervision of caregiving. 
B)  providing 24-hour caregiving. 
C)  time off for the caregiver. 
D)  family counseling. 
A)  professional supervision of caregiving. 
B)  providing 24-hour caregiving. 
C)  time off for the caregiver. 
D)  family counseling.

Question 7

of the oldest old need some help in doing personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and walking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than half 
B)  Two-thirds 
C)  Three-fourths 
D)  Over 80 percent 
A)  Less than half 
B)  Two-thirds 
C)  Three-fourths 
D)  Over 80 percent

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common stressors for those caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  memory defects of the infirmed 
B)  physical care requirements 
C)  the unrelenting decline of Alzheimers 
D)  the patient's loss of ability to communicate 
A)  memory defects of the infirmed 
B)  physical care requirements 
C)  the unrelenting decline of Alzheimers 
D)  the patient's loss of ability to communicate

Question 9

A Canadian study showed that the majority of individuals believe adult children should provide emotional support to their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is parental care-giving so difficult for middle-age daughters?

Accepted Answer

Parental caregiving by middle-aged daugh

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Coping techniques and abilities are the same for everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following activities is included in the Activities of Daily Living Index (ADL)?

Accepted Answer

A)  bathing 
B)  preparing meals 
C)  using the telephone without help 
D)  doing own housework 
A)  bathing 
B)  preparing meals 
C)  using the telephone without help 
D)  doing own housework

Question 16

Compared to elderly with adult children, the childless elderly

Accepted Answer

A)  are less financially secure. 
B)  are in poorer health. 
C)  experience greater loneliness, isolation, and unhappiness. 
D)  follow the principle of substitution and turn to others for help. 
A)  are less financially secure. 
B)  are in poorer health. 
C)  experience greater loneliness, isolation, and unhappiness. 
D)  follow the principle of substitution and turn to others for help.

Question 17

percent of the oldest-old, with limitations in three or more ADLs, are able to live alone

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  35 
A)  25 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  35

Question 18

Robust longevity suggest that, as the old become very old, there will be a massive drain on the economy due to the need to care for the growing population of frail, disabled older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most elderly live in separate households with little contact with their extended families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

. Males are more likely than females to refer to caregiving of their spouse as emotional work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What problems confront elders who are caregivers to adult children and grandchildren?

Among the oldest old, evaluations of life satisfaction seem to depend on

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.

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

What policies, benefits, and services could businesses offer to help employees who are home caregivers for frail elderly?

Respite care refers to

of the oldest old need some help in doing personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and walking.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common stressors for those caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease?

A Canadian study showed that the majority of individuals believe adult children should provide emotional support to their parents.

Why is parental care-giving so difficult for middle-age daughters?

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

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.

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

Coping techniques and abilities are the same for everyone.

Which of the following activities is included in the Activities of Daily Living Index (ADL)?

Compared to elderly with adult children, the childless elderly

percent of the oldest-old, with limitations in three or more ADLs, are able to live alone

Robust longevity suggest that, as the old become very old, there will be a massive drain on the economy due to the need to care for the growing population of frail, disabled older people.

Most elderly live in separate households with little contact with their extended families.

. Males are more likely than females to refer to caregiving of their spouse as emotional work.

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Exam 11: The Oldest Old and Caregiving

What problems confront elders who are caregivers to adult children and grandchildren?

Among the oldest old, evaluations of life satisfaction seem to depend on

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.

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

What policies, benefits, and services could businesses offer to help employees who are home caregivers for frail elderly?

Respite care refers to

of the oldest old need some help in doing personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and walking.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common stressors for those caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease?

A Canadian study showed that the majority of individuals believe adult children should provide emotional support to their parents.

Why is parental care-giving so difficult for middle-age daughters?

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

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.

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

Coping techniques and abilities are the same for everyone.

Which of the following activities is included in the Activities of Daily Living Index (ADL)?

Compared to elderly with adult children, the childless elderly

percent of the oldest-old, with limitations in three or more ADLs, are able to live alone

Robust longevity suggest that, as the old become very old, there will be a massive drain on the economy due to the need to care for the growing population of frail, disabled older people.

Most elderly live in separate households with little contact with their extended families.

. Males are more likely than females to refer to caregiving of their spouse as emotional work.

Aging in America

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Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends, Family, and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

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Finances and Lifestyles

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Women and Ethnic Groups

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