Question 1

percent of the elderly 85 years and over live alone at home.

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  More than 50 
A)  Less than 15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  More than 50

Question 2

The predominant lifestyle for women 75 and over is

Accepted Answer

A)  single, never married. 
B)  married. 
C)  divorced. 
D)  widowed. 
A)  single, never married. 
B)  married. 
C)  divorced. 
D)  widowed.

Question 3

Using a hypothetical story about a widowed mother, a classic study of three generations of women found

Accepted Answer

A)  in general, respondents from each generation recommended that the widowed mother not move in with an adult child. 
B)  the oldest group of women was most in favor of sharing the household. 
C)  older parents judged both male and female family members acceptable to provide personal care, such as meal preparation, housework, and grocery shopping. 
D)  the oldest mothers in the study were least likely to expect caregiving from their middle-aged daughters. 
A)  in general, respondents from each generation recommended that the widowed mother not move in with an adult child. 
B)  the oldest group of women was most in favor of sharing the household. 
C)  older parents judged both male and female family members acceptable to provide personal care, such as meal preparation, housework, and grocery shopping. 
D)  the oldest mothers in the study were least likely to expect caregiving from their middle-aged daughters.

Question 4

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 5

When asked the question, "If an old man has a medical bill of $1,000 that he cannot pay, his son or daughter is morally obligated to pay the debt," older generations were more likely to agree than younger generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A research study reported that of daughter caregivers felt they were not doing enough for their mothers.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  3/4 
A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  3/4

Question 7

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 8

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 9

According to your text,

Accepted Answer

A)  businesses would run less efficiently if they accommodated needs of their employees to care for the elderly. 
B)  about one-fourth of U.S. businesses now have policies that assist employees who care for the elderly. 
C)  the cost of policies that help employees care for elderly family members is too exorbitant to make it cost effective for businesses. 
D)  growth in the labor force will come primarily from "women in the middle." 
A)  businesses would run less efficiently if they accommodated needs of their employees to care for the elderly. 
B)  about one-fourth of U.S. businesses now have policies that assist employees who care for the elderly. 
C)  the cost of policies that help employees care for elderly family members is too exorbitant to make it cost effective for businesses. 
D)  growth in the labor force will come primarily from "women in the middle."

Question 10

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 11

The term "modified nuclear family" describes

Accepted Answer

A)  multigenerational families under one roof 
B)  elders not living with children, but not who are cut off from familites 
C)  families who do not support the elder 
A)  multigenerational families under one roof 
B)  elders not living with children, but not who are cut off from familites 
C)  families who do not support the elder

Question 12

. The fastest growing segment of the long-term care industry is home health care workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

experience the greatest strain from caregiving to the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wives 
B)  Husbands 
C)  Middle-age daughters 
D)  Middle-age sons 
A)  Wives 
B)  Husbands 
C)  Middle-age daughters 
D)  Middle-age sons

Question 15

What motivates adult children to care for their aging parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt, affection, and gratitude 
B)  peer pressure 
C)  government regulations 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  guilt, affection, and gratitude 
B)  peer pressure 
C)  government regulations 
D)  All of these choices

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The general consensus is that physical losses in old age do not begin taking a heavy toll until after age

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Of community dwelling elders, what percent rely exclusively on outside care?

Accepted Answer

A)  7% 
B)  8% 
C)  10% 
D)  20% 
A)  7% 
B)  8% 
C)  10% 
D)  20%

Question 19

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 20

The preferred living arrangement of elders is

Accepted Answer

A)  independently. 
B)  with adult children. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a nursing home. 
A)  independently. 
B)  with adult children. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a nursing home.

percent of the elderly 85 years and over live alone at home.

The predominant lifestyle for women 75 and over is

Using a hypothetical story about a widowed mother, a classic study of three generations of women found

All of the following are psychosocial interventions for caretakers EXCEPT

When asked the question, "If an old man has a medical bill of $1,000 that he cannot pay, his son or daughter is morally obligated to pay the debt," older generations were more likely to agree than younger generations.

A research study reported that of daughter caregivers felt they were not doing enough for their mothers.

percent of all caregiving is provided by spouses.

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

According to your text,

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 term "modified nuclear family" describes

. The fastest growing segment of the long-term care industry is home health care workers.

Research indicates that for the oldest old, chronic diseases

experience the greatest strain from caregiving to the elderly.

What motivates adult children to care for their aging parents?

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

The general consensus is that physical losses in old age do not begin taking a heavy toll until after age

Of community dwelling elders, what percent rely exclusively on outside care?

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

The preferred living arrangement of elders is

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Exam 11: The Oldest Old and Caregiving

percent of the elderly 85 years and over live alone at home.

The predominant lifestyle for women 75 and over is

Using a hypothetical story about a widowed mother, a classic study of three generations of women found

All of the following are psychosocial interventions for caretakers EXCEPT

When asked the question, "If an old man has a medical bill of $1,000 that he cannot pay, his son or daughter is morally obligated to pay the debt," older generations were more likely to agree than younger generations.

A research study reported that of daughter caregivers felt they were not doing enough for their mothers.

percent of all caregiving is provided by spouses.

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

According to your text,

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 term "modified nuclear family" describes

. The fastest growing segment of the long-term care industry is home health care workers.

Research indicates that for the oldest old, chronic diseases

experience the greatest strain from caregiving to the elderly.

What motivates adult children to care for their aging parents?

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

The general consensus is that physical losses in old age do not begin taking a heavy toll until after age

Of community dwelling elders, what percent rely exclusively on outside care?

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

The preferred living arrangement of elders is

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

Filters