The psychosocial factors which have little influence on sexual activity of older adults include:
A) past history of sexual activity.
B) the older person's reaction to physical illness.
C) performance anxiety.
D) approval by their adult children.
The stress of caregiving is the major factor contributing to instances of elder abuse.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Withholding or withdrawing unwanted medical treatment for patients close to death is both legal and ethical.
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Researchers have found that caregivers of color perceive less subjective burden from their roles than do Caucasian caregivers.
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Widow's or widower's syndrome can be reduced or eliminated by:
A) avoiding thoughts about sexual activity.
B) finding an understanding partner.
C) finding a younger partner.
D) medication to treat the condition.
Recently, the majority of funding for home health care comes from:
A) Medicare.
B) Medicaid.
C) private health insurance.
D) out-of-pocket.
Advocates of the right to die frequently use the term hastened death.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most family caregivers make extensive use of formal services to assist them with their care tasks.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Older lesbians today:
A) are more open about their sexuality than gay men.
B) have generally practiced serial monogamy.
C) are more depressed and isolated than heterosexual women.
D) are more concerned about loss of attractiveness with aging.
Medicare's major limitation for those with chronic illness is its limited coverage of:
A) hospitalization.
B) long-term care.
C) acute care.
D) home health care.
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