Question 1

The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  seasonally migrate to the sunbelt. 
B)  permanently migrate to the sunbelt. 
C)  migrate to the sunbelt on their first move, then return to the snowbelt to be near family. 
D)  move to projects within a six- to seven-mile radius of their former home. 
A)  seasonally migrate to the sunbelt. 
B)  permanently migrate to the sunbelt. 
C)  migrate to the sunbelt on their first move, then return to the snowbelt to be near family. 
D)  move to projects within a six- to seven-mile radius of their former home. D

Question 3

A board and care facility, in contrast to an assisted living facility, offers

Accepted Answer

A)  self-contained housing units. 
B)  in-home health care and assistance. 
C)  daytime health services and activities but no overnight accommodations. 
D)  a bedroom in a private home. 
A)  self-contained housing units. 
B)  in-home health care and assistance. 
C)  daytime health services and activities but no overnight accommodations. 
D)  a bedroom in a private home. D

Question 4

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 i

Question 5

A Life Care at Home (LCH) health insurance policy is

Accepted Answer

A)  a government funded form of Medicaid designed to provide home health-care for low-income elders. 
B)  is a private health insurance that requires a large initial entry fee, a monthly fee, and at least a one year contract. 
C)  a government subsidized plan that provides hospice care for elderly with terminal illnesses. 
D)  is a private health insurance plan that provides local out-patient health care services and transportation to the center for its elderly members. 
A)  a government funded form of Medicaid designed to provide home health-care for low-income elders. 
B)  is a private health insurance that requires a large initial entry fee, a monthly fee, and at least a one year contract. 
C)  a government subsidized plan that provides hospice care for elderly with terminal illnesses. 
D)  is a private health insurance plan that provides local out-patient health care services and transportation to the center for its elderly members.

Question 6

In 2006, over half of the people over age 65 in the US lived in

Accepted Answer

A)  9 States 
B)  10 States 
C)  3 States 
D)  2 States 
A)  9 States 
B)  10 States 
C)  3 States 
D)  2 States

Question 7

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to percent of elderly renters.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  55 
C)  67 
D)  82 
A)  40 
B)  55 
C)  67 
D)  82

Question 9

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  buildings or neighborhoods where the residents have aged over the years. 
B)  mobile home retirement areas placed near natural areas, such as national parks. 
C)  nursing homes comprised of mostly elderly people. 
D)  resort areas composed mostly of retired residents. 
A)  buildings or neighborhoods where the residents have aged over the years. 
B)  mobile home retirement areas placed near natural areas, such as national parks. 
C)  nursing homes comprised of mostly elderly people. 
D)  resort areas composed mostly of retired residents.

Question 10

Section 8 housing

Accepted Answer

A)  is tenant-based assistance in which federal assistance is provided to the individual who locates his or her own housing. 
B)  is federally subsidized rental assistance for income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. 
C)  allows the use of home equity to make home repairs. 
D)  is government owned housing for homeless people. 
A)  is tenant-based assistance in which federal assistance is provided to the individual who locates his or her own housing. 
B)  is federally subsidized rental assistance for income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. 
C)  allows the use of home equity to make home repairs. 
D)  is government owned housing for homeless people.

Question 11

A first move for the elderly typically occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  around retirement for the young-old. 
B)  about age 70, when people begin to be bored due to retirement. 
C)  about age 75, when the elderly begin to have problems negotiating their environment. 
D)  near 80, when health begins to fail. 
A)  around retirement for the young-old. 
B)  about age 70, when people begin to be bored due to retirement. 
C)  about age 75, when the elderly begin to have problems negotiating their environment. 
D)  near 80, when health begins to fail.

Question 12

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) for alumni and faculty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

Accepted Answer

A)  their own home. 
B)  the home of an adult child. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a medical hospital. 
A)  their own home. 
B)  the home of an adult child. 
C)  an assisted living facility. 
D)  a medical hospital.

Question 14

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old, what factors would you need to consider?

Accepted Answer

Designing housing for the oldest-old req

Question 15

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several housing options availa

Question 16

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Accepted Answer

A)  70. 
B)  75. 
C)  80. 
D)  85. 
A)  70. 
B)  75. 
C)  80. 
D)  85.

Question 17

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  lower morale. 
B)  fewer numbers of friends. 
C)  less active friendships. 
D)  middle- to high-income elders. 
A)  lower morale. 
B)  fewer numbers of friends. 
C)  less active friendships. 
D)  middle- to high-income elders.

Question 19

According to your text, stress has to do with

Accepted Answer

A)  estrangement. 
B)  loss of control. 
C)  inefficiency. 
D)  disillusionment. 
A)  estrangement. 
B)  loss of control. 
C)  inefficiency. 
D)  disillusionment.

Question 20

If you were choosing a nursing home for an aged relative, what things should you look for in a potential home?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a nursing home for an aged

The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

A board and care facility, in contrast to an assisted living facility, offers

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

A Life Care at Home (LCH) health insurance policy is

In 2006, over half of the people over age 65 in the US lived in

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to percent of elderly renters.

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) refers to

Section 8 housing

A first move for the elderly typically occurs

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) for alumni and faculty.

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old, what factors would you need to consider?

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

According to your text, stress has to do with

If you were choosing a nursing home for an aged relative, what things should you look for in a potential home?

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The young-old are more likely than the old-old to migrate to the suburbs.

Snowbelt seniors who migrate are more likely to

A board and care facility, in contrast to an assisted living facility, offers

What were the provisions of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987? Why has it not significantly improved nursing home care for the elderly?

A Life Care at Home (LCH) health insurance policy is

In 2006, over half of the people over age 65 in the US lived in

The majority of nursing home residents have disabling mental health conditions.

Thirty percent of elderly homeowners pay about 25 percent of their income for shelter compared to percent of elderly renters.

A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) refers to

Section 8 housing

A first move for the elderly typically occurs

Some universities are investigating instituting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) for alumni and faculty.

Most nursing home residents come to the facility from

If you were to design housing for the oldest-old, what factors would you need to consider?

Describe the various housing options outside of nursing homes for the elderly and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Profound effects of aging begin to affect the ways in which older people can live in their homes by age

Housing is considered to be a primary key to quality of life..

Studies reveal that high-density senior citizen housing is associated with

According to your text, stress has to do with

If you were choosing a nursing home for an aged relative, what things should you look for in a potential home?

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

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, Policies, and Programs

Filters