Question 1

The 'sandwich generation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Baby Boomers 
B)  family caregivers simultaneously caring for young children and aging parents 
C)  working mothers balancing a family and a career 
D)  two-earner families

Question 2

There are economic and person-centered rationales for the expansion of Home and Community-Based Services within Medicaid. Explain each of these:

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Question 3

What changes in policy that impact younger Americans would have a positive impact on the well-being of older adults? Name at least three connections in these policy arenas.

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Question 4

Hospice care is:

Accepted Answer

A)  medical care provided in a hospital setting 
B)  end-of-life care that focuses on alleviation of pain 
C)  medical care in home-based settings 
D)  care provided by health care providers other than medical doctors

Exam 11: Policies and Programs for Older Adults

The 'sandwich generation' refers to:

There are economic and person-centered rationales for the expansion of Home and Community-Based Services within Medicaid. Explain each of these:

What changes in policy that impact younger Americans would have a positive impact on the well-being of older adults? Name at least three connections in these policy arenas.

Hospice care is: