Question 1

Sun City in Arizona is

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A)  a shared living facility for the elderly. 
B)  an age-segregated retirement city. 
C)  a large mobile-home park for the elderly. 
D)  an assisted living facility for the elderly. 
A)  a shared living facility for the elderly. 
B)  an age-segregated retirement city. 
C)  a large mobile-home park for the elderly. 
D)  an assisted living facility for the elderly.

Question 2

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

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A)  most lived on the street 
B)  most had only recently arrived in New York 
C)  over half had lived at their skid-row address for less than 6 months 
D)  about half had been living on the streets for 3 years 
A)  most lived on the street 
B)  most had only recently arrived in New York 
C)  over half had lived at their skid-row address for less than 6 months 
D)  about half had been living on the streets for 3 years

Question 3

According to the text, the proportion of homeless men is declining

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A)  but the number of homeless men is increasing. 
B)  and the number of homeless men is declining 
C)  and homelessness is becoming less common among women and children 
D)  and many programs exist to help homeless elders 
A)  but the number of homeless men is increasing. 
B)  and the number of homeless men is declining 
C)  and homelessness is becoming less common among women and children 
D)  and many programs exist to help homeless elders

Question 4

percent of older people living in their own homes have lived there 20 years or longer.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 5

A sunbird

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A)  lives in the north and moves south for the winter. 
B)  lives in the south and moves north for the summer. 
C)  enjoys a warm climate more than a cool one. 
D)  is a person prone to skin cancer and other diseases caused by too much sunlight. 
A)  lives in the north and moves south for the winter. 
B)  lives in the south and moves north for the summer. 
C)  enjoys a warm climate more than a cool one. 
D)  is a person prone to skin cancer and other diseases caused by too much sunlight.

Question 6

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The typical nursing home patient is

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A)  an African American or Hispanic male over age 75. 
B)  a white, widowed female over age 80. 
C)  a never-married African American woman over age 70. 
D)  a white, widowed male over age 85. 
A)  an African American or Hispanic male over age 75. 
B)  a white, widowed female over age 80. 
C)  a never-married African American woman over age 70. 
D)  a white, widowed male over age 85.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality, according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

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A)  a low-fat menu 
B)  housekeeping services once per day 
C)  absence of the odor of urine 
D)  a ratio of at least one staff member per every 15 elderly residents 
A)  a low-fat menu 
B)  housekeeping services once per day 
C)  absence of the odor of urine 
D)  a ratio of at least one staff member per every 15 elderly residents

Question 9

A national study reveals that percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

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A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  over 30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  over 30

Question 10

Compared with other industrialized nations, the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

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A)  companionship and the need to help others 
B)  downsizing without leaving ones home 
C)  financial relief, services, and companionship 
D)  reducing debt and collecting on rent 
A)  companionship and the need to help others 
B)  downsizing without leaving ones home 
C)  financial relief, services, and companionship 
D)  reducing debt and collecting on rent

Question 12

The reason(s) many older adults downsize include(s)

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A)  the family's request. 
B)  upkeep is easier and taxes are lower. 
C)  pressure from neighborhood. 
D)  death of a spouse. 
A)  the family's request. 
B)  upkeep is easier and taxes are lower. 
C)  pressure from neighborhood. 
D)  death of a spouse.

Question 13

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005) found

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A)  the older a person was the less he or she was interested in having accessible features in the home. 
B)  most respondents had made plans to move if necessary. 
C)  most respondents were interested in moving to an age-restricted community. 
D)  safety, convenience, and proximity to medical facilities were important in selecting housing. 
A)  the older a person was the less he or she was interested in having accessible features in the home. 
B)  most respondents had made plans to move if necessary. 
C)  most respondents were interested in moving to an age-restricted community. 
D)  safety, convenience, and proximity to medical facilities were important in selecting housing.

Question 15

"Aging in place" means

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A)  aging with self-esteem and dignity in any environment. 
B)  moving to a retirement community and living the life style of "old." 
C)  living as an elder in the style to which you have become accustomed. 
D)  staying in one's home as long as possible. 
A)  aging with self-esteem and dignity in any environment. 
B)  moving to a retirement community and living the life style of "old." 
C)  living as an elder in the style to which you have become accustomed. 
D)  staying in one's home as long as possible.

Question 16

Generally speaking, the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly, the more difficult the adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Factors that can influence dissatisfaction with housing include

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A)  increased cost of maintenance on older homes. 
B)  close proximity to family 
C)  lower tax rates 
D)  warm and sunny weather 
A)  increased cost of maintenance on older homes. 
B)  close proximity to family 
C)  lower tax rates 
D)  warm and sunny weather

Question 18

The "Person-Environment Fit" involves the interaction between

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A)  person, house, environment. 
B)  behavior, function, environment and person 
C)  fitness level, person, environment 
D)  individual, house, mobility and access 
A)  person, house, environment. 
B)  behavior, function, environment and person 
C)  fitness level, person, environment 
D)  individual, house, mobility and access

Question 19

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sociologists predict

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A)  more age-segregated housing. 
B)  more age integration. 
C)  if young old stay on the job longer, they will gravitate toward age-segregated housing at retirement. 
D)  less seasonal migration of the elderly. 
A)  more age-segregated housing. 
B)  more age integration. 
C)  if young old stay on the job longer, they will gravitate toward age-segregated housing at retirement. 
D)  less seasonal migration of the elderly.

Sun City in Arizona is

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

According to the text, the proportion of homeless men is declining

percent of older people living in their own homes have lived there 20 years or longer.

A sunbird

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

The typical nursing home patient is

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality, according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

A national study reveals that percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

Compared with other industrialized nations, the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

The reason(s) many older adults downsize include(s)

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005) found

"Aging in place" means

Generally speaking, the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly, the more difficult the adjustment.

Factors that can influence dissatisfaction with housing include

The "Person-Environment Fit" involves the interaction between

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

Sociologists predict

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Exam 10: Living Environments

Sun City in Arizona is

A study of homeless in the Bowery skid-row area of New York found

According to the text, the proportion of homeless men is declining

percent of older people living in their own homes have lived there 20 years or longer.

A sunbird

Most elderly express a desire to move from their present home.

The typical nursing home patient is

Which of the following is one of the two key indicators of nursing home quality, according to a study of nursing home and other related professionals?

A national study reveals that percent of the population would rather die than move into a nursing home.

Compared with other industrialized nations, the United States has been quicker to acknowledge the housing needs of its older citizens and offer the needed housing options.

Shared Housing is an arrangement predicted by the need of what?

The reason(s) many older adults downsize include(s)

Older homeowners spend a larger percentage of their income on house maintenance.

The National Older Adults Housing Survey (2005) found

"Aging in place" means

Generally speaking, the more dependent a new lifestyle for the elderly, the more difficult the adjustment.

Factors that can influence dissatisfaction with housing include

The "Person-Environment Fit" involves the interaction between

The proportion of men in the nation's homeless population is increasing.

Sociologists predict

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