African American caregivers tend to be older than their caregiving counterparts.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This was one of the earliest attempts to explain how individuals adjust to aging and has endured partly because of its selfevident nature; it is one that people can relate to and understand.
A) disengagement theory B) feminist theory
C) role theory
D) activity theory
This is a neurodegenerative disorder that begins as a loss of muscle control and
impaired balance and coordination, with tremors in the feet and hands.
A) muscular dystrophy
B) multiple sclerosis
C) Parkinson's disease
D) rheumatoid arthritis
Older adults who have strong social supports tend to fare better on a number of measures of wellbeing. Which of the following is one of them, according to your text?
A) improved health status B) increased morale
C) reduced risk of disability
D) All are measures of wellbeing for older adults with strong social supports.
This is a chronic inflammation of the membranes lining joints and tendons,
characterized by pain, swelling, and bone dislocation.
A) osteoarthritis
B) rheumatoid arthritis C) osteoporosis
D) osteopenia
The early theories on aging emphasized
A) role loss with age.
B) death.
C) dementia.
D) all of the above
The term men in the middle is a commonly used one in caregiving literature.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a characteristic exhibited by a latestage Alzheimer's
patient?
A) dramatically disrupted sleep patterns B) needing help dressing
C) wandering or becoming lost
D) all of the above
This is the second most common cause of death among elders.
A) Cancer
B) Hypertension
C) Stroke D) Falling
Sons who are caregivers often use a work paradigm in approaching caregiving.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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