Deck 13: Living Arrangements of Older Adults

Question 1

Donna 78 years old and was recently widowed. Donna sold her house because she couldn't manage the yardwork and now lives in a condominium complex near her son. Donna does most things herself, such as cooking and laundry, but her son helps with odd jobs in the condominium. Which of Donna's life changes reflects the Baltes and Baltes concept of selection?

A) moving out of her house
B) moving to a condominium
C) doing her own cooking
D) having her son help with odd jobs

Answer 1

moving out of her house

Question 2

What is the SECOND most significant source of wealth for most older adults?

A) government pensions
B) savings
C) home equity
D) employer-sponsored pensions

Answer 2

home equity

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of older adults live in collective dwellings?

A) 8%
B) 18%
C) 28%
D) 38%

Answer 3

8%

Question 4

Donna 78 years old and was recently widowed. Donna sold her house because she couldn't manage the yardwork and now lives in a condominium complex near her son. Donna does most things herself, such as cooking and laundry, but her son helps with odd jobs in the condominium. Which of Donna's life changes reflects the Baltes and Baltes concept of optimization?

A) moving out of her house
B) moving to a condominium
C) doing her own cooking
D) having her son help with odd jobs

Question 5

Why has there been a decline in the number of women who live alone in recent years?

A) the life expectancy of men has increased more than the life expectancy of women
B) the life expectancy of women has increased more than the life expectancy of men
C) more women are developing chronic health conditions at a younger age
D) more men are developing chronic health conditions at a younger age

Question 6

Lee is a typical 75-year-old adult living in Canada. Based on surveys of other older Canadians, which of the following will Lee likely find the MOST appealing option as he ages?

A) staying in his home and paying for home care
B) living with family
C) living in a long-term care facility
D) moving to an age-friendly city

Question 7

The Baltes and Baltes model of selection, optimization, and compensation was designed to apply to which of the following?

A) older adults only
B) middle age and older adults only
C) emerging adults, middle age adults, and older adults only
D) all age groups

Question 8

What is the MOST common reason why retired older adults change their place of residence?

A) becoming widowed
B) moving closer to children
C) decreased income
D) change in health

Question 9

Which of the following groups of older women are MOST likely to live alone?

A) women aged 60 to 75
B) women aged 65 to 80
C) women aged 70 to 85
D) women aged 75 to 90

Question 10

What did Steinfeld and Shea (2001) find was the MAIN reason why older adults do not implement modifications to their homes that would assist with functional impairments?

A) cost
B) denial of impairment
C) perceived lack of control
D) mistrust of contractors

Question 11

Out of every ten older adult men, how many live as part of a couple?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage of a reverse mortgage?

A) costs less than a line of credit
B) debt does not need to be paid off when you move
C) does not affect home equity
D) income is not taxable

Question 13

A research study discussed in the text found that providing smart technology to older adults resulted in significant improvements in which of the following?

A) mobility
B) cognition
C) blood pressure
D) weight control

Question 14

Which of the following is closely associated with Lawton's concept of aging in place?

A) competence-environment press
B) reverse mortgages
C) downsizing
D) household wealth

Question 15

Where do MOST older adults live?

A) at home
B) in seniors-only housing
C) in nursing homes
D) with their children

Question 16

All of the following are examples of collective dwellings EXCEPT which one?

A) residence for senior citizens
B) private house
C) chronic-care facility
D) nursing home

Question 17

Out of every ten older adult women, how many live as part of a couple?

A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7

Question 18

Elaine is 93 years old and lives in Canada. She MOST likely lives in which of the following?

A) a private dwelling
B) a nursing home
C) a seniors' apartment
D) an assisted living facility

Question 19

Donna 78 years old and was recently widowed. Donna sold her house because she couldn't manage the yardwork and now lives in a condominium complex near her son. Donna does most things herself, such as cooking and laundry, but her son helps with odd jobs in the condominium. Which of Donna's life changes reflects the Baltes and Baltes concept of compensation?

A) moving out of her house
B) moving to a condominium
C) doing her own cooking
D) having her son help with odd jobs

Question 20

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a reverse mortgage?

A) the income is taxable
B) you lose ownership of your home
C) interest rates and other costs are high
D) income affects OAS eligibility

Question 21

Discuss factors that trigger a move from an assisted-living facility to a long-term care facility.

Question 22

Nora is 77 years old, and while she can prepare her own meals and take care of her daily needs she wants to have access to recreation without having to worry about transportation. Which housing option would BEST suit Nora?

A) mainstream housing
B) independent living accommodation
C) an assisted-living facility
D) a long-term care facility

Question 23

What type of structure do the majority of older adults live in?

A) single-detached home
B) semi-detached home
C) apartment (5+ storeys)
D) apartment (<5 storeys)

Question 24

Discuss factors that trigger a move from an assisted-living facility to a long-term care facility.

Question 25

Older adults receiving home care are less likely to have unmet needs than their younger counterparts for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?

A) older adults are more likely to have a regular physician
B) many home care services are primarily intended for older adults
C) more older adults are living in institutions than those under age 65 and, as such, are not included in general surveys on unmet home care needs
D) older adults receiving home care have fewer needs than their younger counterparts

Question 26

Research suggests that beginning at about what age older adults are happier in residential care than living in the community?

A) 78
B) 82
C) 86
D) 90

Question 27

Identify the characteristics of an age-friendly community.

Question 28

Which of the following does research suggest is LEAST available to residents of long-term care facilities?

A) privacy during visits
B) honest staff members
C) favourite foods
D) adequate bathing

Question 29

Identify the characteristics of an age-friendly community.

Question 30

Imagine you are an environmental gerontologist who has a 77-year-old client with visual impairments who is living in a home that has not been modified since it was built in the 1970s. Discuss the steps you would take to help your client modify their home and how you would overcome common barriers faced by people with functional impairments who wish to age in place.

Question 31

Explain gender differences in living arrangements of older men and women and explain why fewer older women live alone now than did in 2001.

Question 32

Overall, long-term care facilities are having the MOST difficult time meeting residents' needs for which of the following?

A) food they enjoy
B) privacy with family
C) affection and romance
D) respect

Question 33

Which province has the LOWEST vacancy rate for long-term care beds?

A) Newfoundland and Labrador
B) Ontario
C) British Columbia
D) Manitoba

Question 34

Ahmed is an 81-year-old widower who has diabetes and arthritis and needs help with some activities of daily living. Which of the following housing options would BEST suit Ahmed's needs?

A) mainstream housing
B) independent living accommodation
C) an assisted-living facility
D) a long-term care facility