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Discuss retired husband syndrome.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



The effectiveness of health promotion programs with older adults can be enhanced by:
 
  A) utilizing social support.
  B) providing opportunities for intergenerational activities.
  C) utilizing available resources.
  D) all of the above.



The study of aging is primarily a study of diseases.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Thoroughly discuss Cowgill's Modernization Theory.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



In a National Health Interview survey, what percentage of older adults had not obtained care from a dentist in the previous five years?
 
  A) about 30
  B) 50
  C) 75
  D) less than 10



Personal competence in the person-environment includes family members' assistance to the older person.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Discuss the effects of culture and modernization in Japan.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Explain Japan's aging crisis.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



The best way to prevent falls among older people in their homes is to:
 
  A) move them to a nursing home.
  B) make physical modifications to the home.
  C) give them medications to control their balance.
  D) encourage slowing down of their activity level.



__________ is a sense of reverence and deference toward elders.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word
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1) In Japan, the medical condition has been observed among women whose husbands have retired by age 60-65 and remain at home full-time, demanding attention from their wives. Women are reporting psychosomatic symptoms related to stress resulting from having to serve their husbands.

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2) D

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3) FALSE

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4) According to Modernization Theory, the decline in status attributed to older adults is due to health technology, scientific technology, urbanization and literacy, and mass education. As society becomes more modernized, older people lose political and social power.

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5) A

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6) FALSE

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7) Japanese culture has traditionally revered older adults, however, the economic demands placed on the nuclear family have challenged this practice. The unprecedented numbers of older people have increased the costs of maintaining older members and have created dilemmas for the younger family members who are responsible for their care.

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8) Japan is experiencing the most rapid rate of population aging in the world. By 2050, the 65 and older group will comprise 30 of the country's population. Resistance to immigration, which would bring in younger workers, is contributing to the need of economic support of retirees.

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9) B

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10) Filial piety
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