Thoroughly discuss Erikson's stage model of development and pay particular attention to the later life stages.
What will be an ideal response?
The primary factor underlying escalating health and long-term care costs is:
A) more people are reaching old age.
B) older people and their families are paying less for care.
C) older people's disproportionate utilization of hospital and physician services.
D) the growth of medical technology.
Contrast the indicators of Alzheimer's Disease with normal changes in memory.
What will be an ideal response?
A fundamental assumption characterizing current long-term care services is:
A) the public provision of services based on age and need.
B) individuals are first responsible for the costs of long-term care.
C) the importance of curing disease.
D) none of the above.
An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property, finances, housing, and medical treatment is called a:
A) conservator.
B) guardian.
C) surrogate decision maker.
D) none of the above .
One of the strongest explanations for elder mistreatment is:
A) abuser impairment.
B) filial piety.
C) objective burden.
D) all of the above.
The average expenditure for all health expenses for the population 65+ (including acute, chronic, long-term care) is ________ the cost for people under 65.
A) equal to
B) twice
C) three times
D) six times
Elder abuse on the part of a caregiver includes:
A) verbal threats.
B) misuse of the older person's money or property.
C) physical abuse.
D) all of the above.
Describe the reason it is challenging to describe the prevalence of mental disorders of older people.
What will be an ideal response?
An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property and finances because that person can no longer do so is called a:
A) conservator.
B) guardian.
C) surrogate decision maker.
D) none of the above.
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