chapter 9

Question 1

young-old

Answer 1

65-74

Question 2

middle-old

Answer 2

75-84

Question 3

old-old

Answer 3

85+

Question 4

aged

Answer 4

state of being old

Question 5

aging

Answer 5

change occur normally as one grows older

Question 6

gerontology

Answer 6

study of biological/social process of aging an the elderly

Question 7

geriatrics

Answer 7

branch of medicine concerned with medical problems/care for elderly

Question 8

geriatrician

Answer 8

physician caring for patient with chronic diseases that can’t be cured but managed

Question 9

what is the fastest growing segment?

Answer 9

85+ (old-old)

Question 10

dependency ratio

Answer 10

economically unproductive to economically productive
- traditionally defined by age
- can be used for policy decision making

Question 11

older women are how many more times more likely to be widowed?

Answer 11

3 times

Question 12

which gender is more likely to live alone?

Answer 12

women

Question 13

the percentage of white americans will…

Answer 13

decline!

Question 14

which state has the greatest number of older adults and which state has the greatest proportion?

Answer 14

CA - greatest number
FL - greatest proportion

Question 15

what are the demographic variables?

Answer 15

• martial status
• living arrangements
• racial and ethnic composition
• geographic distribution
• economic status
• education
• housing

Question 16

what is the percentage of older people married seperated by gender?

Answer 16

3/4 of older men are married
1/2 of older women are married

Question 17

assisted living

Answer 17

living mostly independent with some assistance

Question 18

what are the reasons for states’ “aging”?

Answer 18

• inward migration (FL)
• young people leave (farm belt states)

Question 19

what are major sources of income?

Answer 19

• social security
• income from assets (rental house)
• private pensions
• govenment employee pensions
• earnings

Question 19

which group is the most educated cohort?

Answer 19

baby boomers

Question 20

how do older adult homes tend to be compared to homes of their younger counterparts?

Answer 20

• older
• of lower value
• in great need of repaires

Question 21

for most older adults, what does housing represent?

Answer 21

an asset

Question 22

what are the top causes of death for older adults?

Answer 22

• heart disease
• cancer
• chronic lower respiratory disease
• stroke
• alzheimer’s disease

Question 23

chronic conditions are..

Answer 23

a substantial burden on health and economic status of individuals, families, and nation

Question 24

what may impairments for older adults be?

Answer 24

- sensory - physical - memory - hearing, vision, posture, loss of feeling in feet - variables; income level, occupational exposore - devices; glasses, hearing aides, dental not covered by Medicare

Question 25

what are some physical limitations?

Answer 25

- walking 2-3 blocks - writing - stooping or kneeling - lift 10 pounds - stand on feet for 2 hours - sitting for 2 hours - grasp small objects - walking up 10 steps without stopping

Question 26

impairments

Answer 26

deficit in functioning of the senses or limitations in ROM (range in motion)

Question 27

what are older adults less likely to do compared to their younger counterparts?

Answer 27

- less likely to consume large amounts of alcohol, smoke, and be overweight

Question 28

what areas do older adults need to improve in?

Answer 28

- physicial activity - immunizations

Question 29

how can older adults improve their nutrition?

Answer 29

- reduce sodium - reduce calories - increase vegetable consumption - increase water consumption

Question 30

how is obesity with older adults?

Answer 30

- number of obese adults has increased - only 26% of older adults are in healthy reigns.

Question 31

the number of older adult cigarette smokers has ..

Answer 31

decreased!

Question 32

what is a reporting system?

Answer 32

adult protective services

Question 33

what is one example of elder abuse?

Answer 33

financial abuse (manipulating for money)

Question 34

what are special problems for older adults?

Answer 34

- dementia and cognitive impairment - past experience with domestic violence - fratility - social isolation

Question 35

what are the instrumental needs of older adults?

Answer 35

- income - housing - healthcare - personal care - transportation - community facilities and services

Question 36

what is the older americans act of 1965?

Answer 36

- designed to increase services and protect rights of older adults - national nutrition prgram - state departments on aging and area agencies on aging - other programs

Question 37

what are some of the services offered to older adults?

Answer 37

- meal service (meals on wheels) - homemaker service - chore and home maintenance - visitor service - adult day care - respite care - home health care - senior centers

Question 38

independent living vs assisted living vs nursing homes?

Answer 38

- independent allows older adults to live independently with little to no assistance - assisted living offers housing options for individuals who need a wide range of support services to help with ADLs - nursing homes are for older adults that can no longer live on their own, and need 24 hour care/supervision

Question 39

ADLs vs IADLs

Answer 39

ADLs - bathing, eating, dressing, walking, etc. (measure functional limitations) IADLs - preparing meals, managing finances, shopping, taking medications (measure complex tasks)

Question 40

why is there a higher number of older married men than women?

Answer 40

- men have a shorter life expectancy - marry women younger than themselves - more likely to remarry than women

Question 41

what are some signs visible to the average person that the U.S. population is aging?

Answer 41

- number of grey heads incrasing - more senior centers and assisted facilties - increasing number of families are multigenerational

Question 42

how do the income needs of people change later in life?

Answer 42

- dont purchase job-related items - no more commuting - children are grown - home mortgage paid - no union dues?

Question 43

what are areas agencies on aging?

Answer 43

- these systems inform and guide older people to available, apropiate, and acceptable sevices to meet thier needs.