Question 1

The highest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  younger black men 
B)  older black men 
C)  young white men 
D)  older white men 
E)  older white women 
A)  younger black men 
B)  older black men 
C)  young white men 
D)  older white men 
E)  older white women

Question 2

How does the concept "continuum of care" assist in our understanding the diverse needs among the older adult population? To what extent is the long-term care service system in the United States a "continuum of care"?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "continuum of care" is

Question 3

Describe the options that are available for dealing with the Struldbrug problem, that is, a prolonged period of frailty and dependency at the end of life. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each option? Which option would you support, and why?

Accepted Answer

There are several options available for

Question 4

Medicare covers about ______ percent of the out-of-pocket medical expenses of older people.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  80 
E)  100 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  80 
E)  100

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases of old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  cancer 
E)  cardiovascular disease 
A)  arthritis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  cancer 
E)  cardiovascular disease

Question 6

The lowest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  younger black men 
B)  older black men 
C)  young white men 
D)  older white men 
E)  none of these 
A)  younger black men 
B)  older black men 
C)  young white men 
D)  older white men 
E)  none of these

Question 7

What challenges might our society face with respect to long-term care if all diseases were eliminated?

Accepted Answer

If all diseases were eliminated, our soc

Question 8

The majority of Medicare dollars go to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  nursing homes 
B)  hospitals 
C)  physicians 
D)  home health agencies 
E)  none of these 
A)  nursing homes 
B)  hospitals 
C)  physicians 
D)  home health agencies 
E)  none of these

Question 9

Describe the variety of senior housing options that are available today. If you wished to continue living in your own home as long as possible but your health needs were increasing, which option would you prefer? Explain.

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of senior housing op

Question 10

What percentage of older adults surveyed in multiple studies conducted by AARP say that they'd prefer to remain in their own homes and "age in place"?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  100% 
D)  25% 
E)  none of these 
A)  50% 
B)  90% 
C)  100% 
D)  25% 
E)  none of these

Question 11

______ is the chief government program that pays for health care for older Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicaid 
B)  Medicare 
C)  Social Security 
D)  The Older Americans Act 
E)  none of these 
A)  Medicaid 
B)  Medicare 
C)  Social Security 
D)  The Older Americans Act 
E)  none of these

Question 12

Dementia is characteristic of normal aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Declines in mortality rates always lead to declines in morbidity rates

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The highest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

How does the concept "continuum of care" assist in our understanding the diverse needs among the older adult population? To what extent is the long-term care service system in the United States a "continuum of care"?

Describe the options that are available for dealing with the Struldbrug problem, that is, a prolonged period of frailty and dependency at the end of life. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each option? Which option would you support, and why?

Medicare covers about ______ percent of the out-of-pocket medical expenses of older people.

Which of the following is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases of old age?

The lowest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

What challenges might our society face with respect to long-term care if all diseases were eliminated?

The majority of Medicare dollars go to which of the following?

Describe the variety of senior housing options that are available today. If you wished to continue living in your own home as long as possible but your health needs were increasing, which option would you prefer? Explain.

What percentage of older adults surveyed in multiple studies conducted by AARP say that they'd prefer to remain in their own homes and "age in place"?

______ is the chief government program that pays for health care for older Americans.

Dementia is characteristic of normal aging.

Declines in mortality rates always lead to declines in morbidity rates

Does Old Age Have Meaning

Why Do Our Bodies Grow Old

Do Intelligence and Creativity Decline With

Should We Ration Health Care for Older People

Should Families Provide for Their Own

Should Older People Be Protected From Bad Choices

Should People Have the Choice to End Their Lives

Should Age or Need Be the Basis for Entitlement

What Is the Future for Social Security

Is Retirement Obsolete

Aging Boomers: Boom or Bust

The New Aging Marketplace: Hope or Hype

Basic Concepts I: Life Course Perspective on Aging Life Course Perspective on Aging

Basic Concepts III: Social and Economic Outlook for an Aging Society

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Exam 14: Basic Concepts II: Aging, Health Care, and Society

The highest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

How does the concept "continuum of care" assist in our understanding the diverse needs among the older adult population? To what extent is the long-term care service system in the United States a "continuum of care"?

Describe the options that are available for dealing with the Struldbrug problem, that is, a prolonged period of frailty and dependency at the end of life. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each option? Which option would you support, and why?

Medicare covers about ______ percent of the out-of-pocket medical expenses of older people.

Which of the following is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases of old age?

The lowest rate of suicide in the United States occurs among which of the following groups?

What challenges might our society face with respect to long-term care if all diseases were eliminated?

The majority of Medicare dollars go to which of the following?

Describe the variety of senior housing options that are available today. If you wished to continue living in your own home as long as possible but your health needs were increasing, which option would you prefer? Explain.

What percentage of older adults surveyed in multiple studies conducted by AARP say that they'd prefer to remain in their own homes and "age in place"?

______ is the chief government program that pays for health care for older Americans.

Dementia is characteristic of normal aging.

Declines in mortality rates always lead to declines in morbidity rates

Does Old Age Have Meaning

Why Do Our Bodies Grow Old

Do Intelligence and Creativity Decline With

Should We Ration Health Care for Older People

Should Families Provide for Their Own

Should Older People Be Protected From Bad Choices

Should People Have the Choice to End Their Lives

Should Age or Need Be the Basis for Entitlement

What Is the Future for Social Security

Is Retirement Obsolete

Aging Boomers: Boom or Bust

The New Aging Marketplace: Hope or Hype

Basic Concepts I: Life Course Perspective on Aging Life Course Perspective on Aging

Basic Concepts III: Social and Economic Outlook for an Aging Society

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