Question 1

The eight domains of livability for age friendly community include all but the following:

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A)  Noise free zones 
B)  Transportation options 
C)  Housing options 
D)  Opportunity for social participation A

Question 2

What are the areas of concern of any housing choice?

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There are three major areas of concern about any housing choice. The first is the cost of housing, which may be prohibitive on a limited income. Second is the geographical location of housing in terms of proximity to amenities such as transportation, shopping, social activities, and friends or family. The third concern is whether the housing choice is or can be adapted to be accessible to accommodate the changing physical needs of the older adult.

Question 3

Reverse mortgages

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A)  Requires the loan be paid back when the person no longer resides there 
B)  It is a no interest loan 
C)  Eliminates need for home insurance 
D)  Provides the preservation of equity if the house is left to family members A

Question 4

Why are age friendly communities an issue?

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Question 5

The consequence of not being able to drive includes:

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A)  loss of independence 
B)  lack of family to drive the older person 
C)  capability to use public transportation 
D)  free alternative transportation

Question 6

Describe the unique histories of people who become homeless after 50.

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Question 7

One of the biggest problems of older people staying in their own homes:

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A)  Narrow rooms or stairs are inaccessible to equipment like wheelchairs 
B)  Increasing difficulty with upkeep of the house 
C)  Costs of renovation are too high 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Driving tests for older adults are not justified because:

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A)  all states require that drivers have their vision tested anyway when the license expires. 
B)  are not necessary if the person can renew a license on line 
C)  are too costly and complicated 
D)  likely that most drivers will voluntarily stop driving

Question 9

Describe the benefit and disadvantage of CCRCS.

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Question 10

The village movement is characterized as:

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A)  a consumer driven program 
B)  agency run program funded by the federal government 
C)  began in New York city 
D)  hires professionals to make decisions on behalf of the participants in the programs

Question 11

What is needed to age in place?

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A)  The ability to drive 
B)  Being able to afford renovations to accommodate changes 
C)  Finding housing to accommodate changing needs 
D)  Having family to support the high costs of housing

Question 12

Describe the difference between NORC and the Beacon Hill Village Movement.

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Question 13

Is permanent supportive housing a solution for the homeless? What is the potential role for social workers?

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Question 14

Describe the homeless who age in place in the street.

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Question 15

Describe two housing options for low income families.

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Question 16

An 85 year old woman has been living under a Housing Choice Voucher Program. She wants to move and discovers her voucher is project based. This means:

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A)  She can move wherever she wants 
B)  The voucher is tied to the unit of housing and cannot move with her 
C)  She will receive rent free housing opportunities 
D)  Her property may not meet minimum standards for health and safety

Question 17

Give an example of a multidisciplinary assessment of a person's driving ability.

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Question 18

Describe the age-related changes that affect driving.

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Question 19

NORC refers to:

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A)  gated communities 
B)  areas in which a high proportion of older adults live 
C)  administered by for profit agencies. 
D)  planned communities

Question 20

Conversations with older adults about driving should include:

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A)  Suggestions for alternative transportation 
B)  Confronting the persons limitations 
C)  Having the conversation as soon as the need arises 
D)  Stopping the conversation if it upsets the person

Exam 13: Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing