Chapter 15

Question 1

With a rapidly growing population of older adults in the US, _____________ has become a societal soncern.

Answer 1

aging in place

Question 2

This is defined as continued living in one’s own home and having needed svcs to be safe, independent and comfortable while growing older.

Answer 2

aging in place

Question 3

This is defined as activities such as volunteering, caregiving, and employment, but it also refers to living life fully, socially engaged with a positive zest for life and expressing oneself creatively with the ability to achieve positive outcomes.

Answer 3

productive aging

Question 4

A geographic area identified as having a higher percentage of older adult residents than typical is a NORC. What does NORC stand for?

Answer 4

naturally occurring retirement community

Question 5

Today’s changing demographics are striking and have led to a _____________, which is the remarkable gain in life expectancy and the significant impact anticipated on society overall

Answer 5

Longevity revolution

Question 6

The number of older adults expected to increase to _______ by the year 2030

Answer 6

72.1 million

Question 7

This is defined as having or obtaining the ability to manage the consequences of disease

Answer 7

self management

Question 8

NCOA stands for

Answer 8

National Council on Aging

Question 9

This is an initiative related to the worldwide concerns of increased numbers of seniors. Specifically, these are the continuity of continued engagement in life and community, the compensation for any supports or accomodations needed for functional limitations due to aging, and opportunities for familiar and new activiites for enhanced quality of life.

Answer 9

aging-friendly communities

Question 10

As NORCs are identified thru the country, _________________ are created as structures to maximize opportunities and services to enhance aging in place in one’s own home instead of moving to a senior-designed and seniors only setting.

Answer 10

NORC supportive Svc Programs - NORC SSPs

Question 11

NORC-SSP: 5 key defining elements: _________ :potential ones include health care agencies and professionals, social service agencies, government agencies, universities, businesses, housing complexes, religious organizations, libraries, and the local residents.

Answer 11

partnerships

Question 12

NORC-SSP: 5 key defining elements: 2. ___________: They are designed for either individuals or neighborhood-wide populations or for specific groups of residents; such as those tailored for different age groups.

Answer 12

programs

Question 13

NORC-SSP: 5 key defining elements: 3. ____________: Seniors are encouraged to become active participants, linking with neighbors to enrich lives and make connections to decrease social isolation and increase awareness of resources.

Answer 13

resident participation

Question 14

NORC-SSP: 5 key defining elements: 4. _________/_______: includes communication with its residents and the organizations and businesses in its larger community.

Answer 14

communication/outreach

Question 15

NORC-SSP: 5 key defining elements: 5. _______________: this determines impact on residents, to inform ongoing program development and to provide accountability to residents and funders.

Answer 15

evaluation

Question 16

collective social networks with trustworthy and reciprocal relations.

Answer 16

social capital

Question 17

a _______ NORC is one which a “healthy NORC resident feels drawn into a vibrant active community”

Answer 17

healthy

Question 18

Which profession can contribute to NORCs at the individual, group, community, societal, and global-political level?

Answer 18

occupational therapy

Question 19

____________ are urged to apply focus to population health, defining five approaches of wellness, preventive medicine, community development, occupational justice, and ecological sustainability

Answer 19

occupational therapists

Question 20

the _____________ in aging in place communities involves the steps of assessment, intervention, monitoring, outcome assessment, and collaboration

Answer 20

OT process

Question 21

An occupational profile can be ____________ to eval a community and its residents, looking for occupational routines, opportunities, and gaps as well as interests and strengths.

Answer 21

conducted, not conductive