Regarding theories and concepts of aging.:
A) theories before the 1960s focus on societal forces that influence aging.
B) age norms have little to do with role theory .
C) disengagement theory has been supported by empirical research.
D) most early theories ignored environmental and lifestyle influences.
Aging in place refers to elders who:
A) prefer to remain in their own homes.
B) prefer to die in a congregate care facility.
C) age by remaining inactive and uninvolved.
D) show early signs of aging.
Use of health services is lower among many Hispanic American subgroups than among whites and African Americans. Which of the following variables is least likely to be a barrier to health service use?
A) language barriers.
B) illegal entry to the United States
C) distrust of the medical system
D) lack of health service need
Discuss the importance of staff sensitive to older adult's sexuality if they reside in a staffed facility.
What will be an ideal response?
Elders who reside in assisted living:
A) tend to be in the young-old range.
B) have some type of dementia.
C) are less frail than was intended by this type of housing.
D) are likely to need assistance with bathing.
How do chronic illnesses impact upon sexual activity?
What will be an ideal response?
The predominant group within the Hispanic population of the United States comes from:
A) Mexico.
B) Puerto Rico.
C) S. America.
D) Cuba.
Compared to non-Hispanic whites, elders in Hispanic families have traditionally:
A) played only a minor role in child-rearing
B) been ignored by younger members
C) received more respect from young members
D) had little influence in family decision-making
Apply continuity theory to the experiences of gay men.
What will be an ideal response?
Reverse mortgages are most useful for elders who:
A) still owe a lot on their home.
B) have high equity and a low mortgage.
C) plan to move soon to a long-term care facility.
D) have a high mortgage remaining on their home.
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