The field of gerontology is the study of aging and age-related issues and the biological, sociological, and psychological factors that influence aging and old age.
If an older adult who has worked for 40 years wants to retire with full Social Security benefits, what is the most important factor to consider?
is the social insurance program for older adults and certain younger people with disabilities.
The majority of older adults are unable to perform adequately to be able to complete both basic and complex daily tasks.
Which is a component of fluid intelligence?
Ageism is the systematic labeling and discrimination against people who are old.
Alzheimer’s disease always involves:
Visual problems related to the aging process include all the following except:
The rise in average life expectancy in the United States can largely be attributed to improvement in water supplies, sanitation, health technology, disease control, health promotion and lower infant mortality rates.
Approximately 40% of older adults have no retirement savings or pension plan, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2015.
Corrective lenses often allow older adults to maintain their vision well into their 80s and beyond.
According to a survey by AARP, 2014, _______ of adults 65+ intend to remain in their current homes for as long as possible.
How do Hospice and traditional care compare?
have been shown to increase the likelihood that adults will use vital healthcare information.
A typical victim of elder abuse is
Unlike their younger counterparts, older adults are not keeping in touch through email and social media but rely on letters, telephone calls, as their parents did.
In 2016, adults age 65 and older make up approximately __________if the U.S. population.
The media regularly perpetuate the stereotypes of older adults through inaccurate and sometimes demeaning portrayals of older adults in print, advertising, and entertainment.
A key therapeutic goal is to provide services and supports in the _____as possible.
Regardless of sources or timing, experiencing a loss is a universal feeling of grief which develops after being deprived of someone or something of value.
When working with an older adult that has a pathological fracture of the leg, what is most likely the cause of the fracture?
Which of the following would not be an example of a source of assistance for elders who want to be independent yet may need some assistance on a day- to-day basis?
A common sign of obstructive sleep apnea is:
In the age grouping of some researchers, the “old” is:
Many older adults are unable to read, understand, and use prescription drug labels.