HD 200 Final
According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging's survey on sexual health, approximately what percentage of older adults report discussing sexual health with their healthcare provider?
15%
The Investor Protection Trust has found that approximately _______ of older Americans have been taken advantage of financially in terms of inappropriate investments, unreasonably high fees for financial services, or outright fraud.
15%
Based on research on progress towards closing the gender wage gap, White female workers are expected to achieve parity with White male workers by the year 2056. In what year is it projected that Hispanic female workers will achieve parity with White male workers?
2248
What is one of the most dangerous room in an older person's home?
Bathroom
Older adults with still-living parents are sometimes referred to as______________ seniors.
Boomerang
The aging of America has been referred to as:
Both a social revolution and having only just begun
Why is it important to regulate the funeral industry? Select all that apply.
CORRECT Because most people are do not trust funeral directors CORRECT Because funeral directors have been found to inflate prices CORRECT Because grieving family members may be pressured to buy unneeded services To ensure that embalming practices, which are required throughout the U.S., are followed
Many approaches to sexual functioning exist for older men and women. Select all that apply.
CORRECT Becoming more adventurous with sexual positions and practices Avoiding sexual activities whenever one or more of the partners has a chronic condition, such as arthritis or diabetes CORRECT Using sex toys or sex aids CORRECT Dealing with relationship problems with the help of a counselor or therapist
Which treatments can be effective for arthritis? Select all that apply.
CORRECT Getting enough sleep Minimizing movements of the joints that are affected CORRECT Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet CORRECT Exercises, such as weight training
What factor is now considered to be a major contributor to abuse committed against older people? Select all that apply.
CORRECT Isolation, brought about by life transitions and societal barriers, as well as possible transportation challenges and poor health The lack of organizations and programs to educate older adults and their loved ones about warning signs and best practices for avoiding abuse. Older adults' low rates of internet use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention not recognizing elder abuse as a public health problem.
For which older Americans do we have limited knowledge regarding their health? Select all that apply.
CORRECT LGBT individuals CORRECT Asian/Pacific Islanders CORRECT American Indians Black Americans
When it comes to public housing, which of the statements below is/are true? Select all that apply.
CORRECT Public housing is restricted to apartments that are designed and built by the federal government. CORRECT Public housing programs limit the cost of rent to between 20% and 30% of a person's income. There is currently an oversupply of public housing units for older adults. CORRECT One section of the federal Housing Act was written to provide housing specifically for older adults.
Which of the organizations below is an advocacy group? Select all that apply.
CORRECT The Gray Panthers CORRECT Gray is Green Neighborhood Services Exchange CORRECT Silver-Haired Legislature
Who commits most of the abuse of older people? Select all that apply.
Direct care workers in nursing homes CORRECT Adult children CORRECT Spouses Family Caregivers
True or false. Professionals who regularly work with those who are aging, such as physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, are well educated regarding issues related to death, dying, and bereavement.
False
True or false. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service to help locate older people who have wandered from their homes
False
True or false. The number of friends a person has is directly correlated with feelings of isolation or loneliness.
False
True or false. The number of healthcare providers who can demonstrate competence in the care of older adults is growing as rapidly as the aging population in America.
False
True or false. Violent crimes, such as rape and sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault, are much more common among older people than they are among younger people.
False
Persons 85 years of age and older make up the largest group of the elderly.
False, While this group may be the fastest-growing population, it isn't the largest group - that's the Baby Boomers.
The difference between nursing homes and assisted living communities is that nursing homes are regulated by:
Federal Government
Which chronic condition is more prevalent in men than in women?
Heart Disease
Which chronic condition causes the highest percentage of deaths among older adults?
Heart disease
Which Americans have the greatest life expectancy?
Hispanic
What medical condition is frequently associated with erectile dysfunction?
Hypertension
What is the most common chronic health condition reported by Americans age 65 and older?
Hyptertension
Where do most older people prefer to live?
In their existing residences as long as possible
The time in American history when older people were increasingly regarded as a financial burden and referred to in derogatory terms, such as old goat, over-the-hill, old hag, and others, came into use during the:
Industrial era
Which age group has the largest percentage in assisted living and long-term care facilities?
Over 85
What parts of Medicare are managed by Medicare-approved private insurance companies?
Part C and Part D
What federal law enacted in 1991, requires hospices, nursing homes, hospitals, and some healthcare agencies to ask if the patients have completed an advance directive or to provide information about them?
Patient Self-Determination Act
Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is true?
Research is confirming that the immune system plays an important role in the development of the disease.
Which program helps older people who are frail?
Senior Companion Program
What has been shown to produce the most positive outcomes in an older person's perception of their quality of life?
Social network characteristics
According to the social-ecological model, policies that work toward a climate where elder abuse and neglect are no longer tolerated is at what level?
Societal
In a national survey, the definition of "old" seemed to depend on the age of the persons questioned.
True
In general, older persons have quite a lot of power and are given high status in nonindustrial, agricultural societies.
True
In industrial societies, older people generally have relatively little power and are given lower status.
True
In order to address the issues of an aging population adequately, it is helpful to examine the subcategories of the elderly.
True
The Supreme Court has ruled that grandparents can receive foster care benefits for raising their grandchildren if they would otherwise be eligible to be foster parents.
True
Throughout the lifespan, new neurons develop in the hippocampus, an area of the brain that is critical for cognitive functioning.
True
True or false. A majority of Americans have indicated that they are in favor of allowing physicians to assist terminally ill people in ending their lives.
True
True or false. A very small percentage of older people live in institutional settings.
True
True or false. Female workers earn less than male workers do in all occupational categories.
True
True or false. In the United States, most cancers are diagnosed in people age 50 years of age or older.
True
True or false. Married couples and couples in committed relationships have sex more often than single people do.
True
True or false. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private companies that contract with Medicare.
True
True or false. Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities, and other adult care facilities.
True
True or false. People who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely to live in poverty than are their heterosexual counterparts.
True
True or false. Rates of abuse in residential living facilities are hard to come by because reporting is not mandated by all states.
True
True or false. State and local community agencies more than double the funds they receive through the Older Americans Act by actively seeking funding from other sources.
True
True or false. Stressful events early in life, especially physical or sexual abuse, can decrease older adult's ability to cope with late-life stressors making them more vulnerable to suicide.
True
True or false. The majority of philanthropic donations come from older Americans.
True
True or false. Whether by intercourse, masturbation, mutual masturbation, or other means, the vast majority of older people remain sexually active.
True
When sex ratios are examined for any elderly age group, women predominate.
True
With the right exercise program, older adults can increase muscle and maintain it as well as, or better than, their younger counterparts who do not train.
True
In one study, over a third of the nurse aides surveyed reported observing or seeing evidence of what type of abuse in their nursing home.
Verbal
Low levels of what vitamin can lead to mood changes, depression and symptoms of dementia?
Vitamin B12
What organization is leading the movement to make communities age-friendly?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Age-related changes in the urinary tract include:
an increased chance of infections
Normal aging:
can be differentiated from aging-related diseases
Dr. Robert N. Butler:
contended that society could adapt to the great achievements in longevity
The diversity of the older population is:
growing
Medicare Part A is _______, Part B is _______, Part C is _______, and Part D is _______.
hospital insurance, medical insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage
Modernization theory postulates that:
older people's wisdom and life experiences are less important in modern society
Which age group is the least likely to use condoms?
those age 61 or older
According to lecture, the three subcategories of the elderly population are:
young old, old, oldest old
Among American adults age 15 and over, what is the age group with the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS?
45-54
Approximately what percentage of those who are homeless are age 50 or older?
50% (10%? Weird canvas q that said both were right)
What percentage of adult caregivers report it as a positive experience?
50%-90%
American families give _________ percent of the personal care needed by elderly family members.
80-90
The fastest-growing sector of the American population is made up of persons:
85 years and older
The interpersonal relationships that can provide an individual with various types of social support is referred to as:
A social network
Body temperature is not as easily regulated in older people in response to changes in air temperature:
All of the above are true: so older people can more easily succumb to hypothermia or severe heat stress and prescription medications can contribute to this problem n part because chronic medical conditions can interfere with the regulation of body temperature
Bone thinning:
All of the above: begins at about age 35 does not have to result in osteoporosis can be reduced if a person builds a high bone mass when they are young
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, what percentage of adult Americans live single lives?
Almost half
Which of the following are Kübler-Ross's stages of grief? Select all that apply.
Adjusting to a world without the deceased CORRECT Exhibiting anger and resentment Finding enduring connection with the deceased CORRECT Denying that the deceased is really gone
An individual can make their personal preferences for a good death known by making them explicit in a(n)
Advance directive
Changes in vision that occur with aging can make nighttime driving more hazardous for older people.
True
At what age are individuals least likely to report feeling sad or hopeless most of the time?
Age 65 and older
What can influence the older adult's ability to be more open and exploratory in their sexual relationships?
Age, experience, and confidence
Prejudice against the elderly is called:
Ageism
Which states have the smallest proportion of older adults among their citizens? Select all that apply.
Alaska, Utah & West Virginia (Not Florida or Maine)
All of the following statements are true, except:
ANSWER: Americans were eager to adopt Social Security for older people. In the late 1880s, von Bismarck granted support to Prussians when they reached age 65. France, Britain, and the United States followed von Bismarck's lead in passing Social Security-type legislation. You Answered The age of 65 does not have any special physical significance.
Which of the following statements is true?
ANSWER: Foot pain contributes to falls in older adults People with diabetes should check their feet once every month or two. The types of shoes people wear do not affect whether they will experience foot problems.
Which of these statements about guardianships is false?
Approval, certification, and monitoring of guardians is carefully overseen by state courts.
When earnings of both sexes are considered, what ethnic group has the highest earnings?
Asian Americans
Which of the following statements about the Older Americans Act is/are true? Select all that apply.
CORRECT The Older Americans Act addresses the human and social services needs of Americans aged 60 and over. In order to access programs and services of the Older Americans Act, older people must prove that their income is low enough or that they have a demonstrated need for the programs or services. CORRECT Each State Unit on Aging is responsible for developing a statewide plan to serve older people, and these plans are approved by the federal Administration on Aging. Local Area Agencies on Aging usually provide services directly to the elderly.
What issue/issues do most older homeowners face? Select all that apply.
CORRECT The rising cost of heating and cooling their homes CORRECT Their homes are older, leading to increased costs for repairs and upkeep High mortgage payments The lack of state programs to minimize property tax increases
Which of the following statements about senior centers is/are true? Select all that apply.
CORRECT They are beginning to incorporate programs to appeal to Baby Boomers. They provide temporary housing for seniors when their caregivers need a few days of respite They have been funded by the Older Americans Act since they began back in the 1940s. They offer services that are dictated by the federal government.
What do we know about sleep disorders? Select all that apply.
CORRECT They can be caused by pain associated with conditions such as arthritis. They can be reduced by taking long naps in the early evening. They are just a part of normal aging. CORRECT Effective treatments include counseling and regular exercise
Which of the following are characteristics of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)? Select all that apply.
CORRECT They provide assurance than an individual's needs will be met in one setting as they age. They are geared for older adults with low income. They must meet both federal and state regulations. CORRECT Would-be residents must be capable of living independently when they move in.
Among American adults age 15 and over, what is the age group with the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS?
CORRECT Who should be consulted regarding their decisions about sexual expression. Who should be consulted regarding their decisions about sexual expression. CORRECT The resident's decision-making capacity CORRECT The resident's interest in sexual intimacy
Which personality traits seem to change during middle and old age? Select all that apply.
CORRECT social dominance social vitality openness to experience CORRECT agreeableness
In a recent study, veterans who accepted negative age stereotypes were more likely to develop which psychiatric conditions? Select all that apply.
CORRECT suicidal thoughts bipolar disorder CORRECT post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) CORRECT anxiety personality disorder
Compared to women, men are much more likely to be married and much less likely to be widowed at every age.
True
Which serious mental health problem is associated with feelings of despair, somatic symptoms, loss of appetite, and fatigue?
Depression
Which of the following broad clusters of personality traits are included in The Big Five?
Extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness
From a biological point of view, humans begin aging around the age of 60, though some begin to age earlier and others a bit later.
False
Most people are enthusiastic about reducing their caloric intake enough to slow the aging process.
False
Presbyopia is a disease of the eyes, which disrupts the daily lives of most people.
False
The characteristics of older persons in the age categories designated by the U.S. Census Bureau are very similar.
False
The elderly have never been seen as a "problem" in the United States.
False
The means of production in a society do not influence how older people are viewed.
False
The racial and ethnic composition of the population in America is not expected to change in the 21st century.
False
True or false. Among all older Americans, men and minority group members are the most likely to live at or near poverty levels.
False
True or false. Among older adults, only those who were creative when they were young have been found to be creative in the later years of their life.
False
True or false. Both Kübler-Ross and Worden agree that everyone goes through all the stages of grief and that everyone goes through them in the same order.
False
True or false. It was common in earlier times in America for older parents to live in a home with an adult child and their grandchildren.
False
True or false. Older men across all races and ethnicities are much more likely to live alone than are older women.
False
True or false. Older people are more likely than younger people to use protection when having sex.
False
Who has better mental and physical health and a longer life-expectancy?
Married
_________ services are the most well-known services supported by the OAA.
Nutrition
The use of a firearm is the most common means of suicide among which age group?
Older adult men
Which of the following people are least likely to report abuse and neglect?
Older men
Who tends to be more satisfied with their marriages and the degree to which their emotional needs are fulfilled?
Older men
How do younger and older people differ when it comes to financial abuse? Select all that apply.
Older people more often succumb to fraudulent schemes. CORRECT Older people have much higher losses on average. CORRECT Younger people are more likely to experience stress, anxiety, and a loss of personal confidence. CORRECT Younger people are more likely to end up declaring bankruptcy.
Under the Older Americans Act, which of its seven titles receives the highest percentage of the Act's budget?
State & Community Programs
Which of the following statements about dating among older adults is/are true? Select all that apply.
Sweetheart scams are perpetrated by con artists who develop romantic relationships with older people in order to bilk them out of their financial assets.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding palliative care?
The healthcare team may include the family.
In one study of memory performance, participants were: young university students, middle-aged university students, middle-aged out-of-school adults, and older out-of-school adults. Which groups recalled more words on the memory test?
The young university students and the middle-aged university students
What steps do women often take to attend to family caregiving responsibilities? Select all that apply.
They seek promotions to boost their salaries so they can maintain their income if they have to cut back on their hours. CORRECT They look for, and change to, jobs that will give them greater flexibility in their work schedules. They take on a second job to cover the caregiving expenses CORRECT They quit their jobs or take early retirement so they have more time to devote to these responsibilities.
Compared to other racial and ethnic groups, what will the status of older non-Hispanic White Americans be by 2060?
They will be a smaller majority of older people than they are now
