According to the U.S. Census, this group had one of the highest rates of
independent living for elders.
A) Cuban immigrants
B) Canadian immigrants C) Indian immigrants
D) African immigrants
Natural helpers are nonfamily members that others can turn to because of
their concern, interest, and understanding.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This has been shown to lower a person's probability of Alzheimer's disease.
A) pursuing intellectual activities in middle age
B) eating more red meat
C) drinking red wine D) all of the above
This occurs when a portion of the brain is completely denied blood.
A) coronary heart disease
B) hypertension C) stroke
D) hypotension
Feminist gerontologists embrace mainstream feminist theories that typically
have focused on younger women.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The poverty rate for older noncitizens is approximately that of older U.S.born Americans.
A) two times
B) three times C) four times D) five times
The number of grandparents in the United States has hit a record high and is still
growing.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true concerning Alzheimer's disease?
A) It has no discernible environmental cause.
B) It can be cured.
C) It is the leading cause of death for older adults. D) all of the above
A primary stressor for a caregiver might be a difficulty adjusting to a caregiver
role or financial losses suffered from caring for an elder.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In addition to age, which of the following influence illness and disability in the
elderly?
A) Gender B) Race
C) Sexual orientation
D) all of the above
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