Exam 17: The Challenge of Aging

Which of the following statements about physician-assisted suicide is TRUE?

The type of care Bill is receiving is best described as

Social Security was intended to serve as a supplement to personal savings.

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Which of the following statements about Gayle is FALSE?

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

Describe five strategies for age-proofing,and explain how each can help prevent,delay,lessen,or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

Children usually gain an accurate understanding of the finality of death between the ages of 6 and 9.

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process?

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Cigarette smoking is directly linked to all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?

The program that was designed to finance health care services for older adults and people with disabilities is

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age.Describe the condition,and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

One method of disposition of a corpse is to subject the body to intense heat,a process commonly known as

Studies of healthy people indicate that functioning of the human body remains essentially constant until after age

Your mother has expressed an interest in making her funeral arrangement in advance.List and describe six guidelines that will ensure you and your mother make the best possible decisions.

The two forms of advance directives are a living will and a heath care proxy.