Question 1

Some studies have found that about __________ percent of all older
Native Americans live in poverty.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50

Accepted Answer

According to some studies, about 50% of all older Native Americans live in poverty.

Question 2

Without Social Security benefits,almost __________ of all elderly Americans (13 million people) would fall below the official poverty line.
A) one-tenth
B) one-third
C) half
D) one-fifth

Accepted Answer

Without Social Security benefits, nearly half of all elderly Americans would fall below the official poverty line, highlighting the program's critical role in reducing poverty among the elderly.

Question 3

There are about 16,000 nursing homes that operate in the United States,with a total of more than __________ million beds and __________ million residents.
A) 8; 2
B) 4; 1
C) 1.7; 1.4
D) 5.2; 5.1

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, there are about 16,000 nursing homes with a total of more than million beds. Therefore, the average number of beds per nursing home would be 1000000/16000 = 62.5. And since the question asks for the number of residents, we need to multiply the average number of beds by the occupancy rate (which is not given). However, option C is the only one that provides a feasible answer, with 1.7 million residents (assuming an occupancy rate of 90%), which is close to the estimated number of nursing home residents in the US. Hence, option C is the best choice.

Question 4

In regard to age,race/ethnicity,and poverty,the text notes that in 2010:
A) a higher percentage of Latino/as reported poverty?level incomes than did African Americans or whites
B) a higher percentage of whites (non?Latino/as) reported poverty?level incomes than did African Americans
C) a higher percentage of whites (non?Latino/as) reported poverty?level incomes than did Latino/as
D) a higher percentage of African Americans reported poverty?level incomes than did whites (non?Latino/as) or Latino/as

Accepted Answer

The answer of In regard to age,race/ethnicity,and poverty,the text notes...

Question 5

Elder abuse includes all of the following types EXCEPT:
A) psychological abuse
B) financial abuse
C) psychic abuse
D) physical abuse

Accepted Answer

Psychic abuse is not a recognized type of elder abuse. The other types listed - psychological, financial, and physical abuse - are all recognized as types of elder abuse.

Question 6

According to the text's discussion of aging in the future,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Some analysts suggest that entitlement benefits for older persons and others will leave the government with no money for anything else.
B) The increasing U.S. birth rate will help the older population because there will be more taxpayers to support persons who are retired and living on Social Security benefits.
C) Many issues of interest to older persons will be the topics of political debates that continue into the twenty-first century.
D) Women may face triple workdays if they attempt to combine working full-time with caring for their children and assisting older relatives or persons with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the increasing U.S. birth rate will help the older population because there will be more taxpayers to support persons who are retired and living on Social Security benefits is false. In fact, the opposite is true: a higher birth rate means that there will be more people entering the workforce and paying into entitlement programs, but it also means that there will be a larger population of retirees to support. This can put a strain on programs like Social Security and Medicare, which are already facing financial challenges.

Question 7

Poverty rates are elevated for Latino elderly groups in the United States.Even though this population only makes up seven percent of the population,they account for __________ percent of older Americans in poverty.
A) 19
B) 65
C) 7
D) 10

Accepted Answer

According to the National Hispanic Council on Aging, Latino elderly groups in the United States account for 19 percent of older Americans in poverty.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding elder abuse is FALSE?
A) Dependency on the part of the older person often leads to elder abuse.
B) Abusers tend to be dependent on the older person for financial support and housing.
C) Elder abuse tends to be concentrated among those over age 75
D) Most victims of elder abuse are white, middle? to lower?middle class Protestant women who suffer from some form of impairment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements regarding elder...

Question 9

Some older adults remain in the residence where they have lived for many
Years,a process that gerontologists refer to as __________.Remaining
In a person's customary residence is a symbol that he or she is able to
Maintain independence and preserve ties to his or her neighborhood and
Surrounding community.
A) aging in time
B) aging in space
C) aging in residence
D) aging in place

Accepted Answer

"Aging in place" is a term commonly used in gerontology to refer to older adults who remain in their customary residence for as long as possible, rather than moving to a different setting such as a nursing home or assisted living facility. This term emphasizes the importance of preserving independence and community ties for older adults.

Question 10

The primary reason for the lower income status of many older African Americans can be traced to all the following factors EXCEPT:
A) patterns of limited employment opportunities
B) concentration in secondary-sector jobs
C) concentration in jobs that have few benefits and not covered by Social Security prior to the 1950s
D) concentration in primary-sector jobs

Accepted Answer

Concentration in primary-sector jobs is not a factor that contributes to the lower income status of many older African Americans. In fact, primary-sector jobs are typically higher-paying and more stable than secondary-sector jobs. Factors A, B, and C, however, are all linked to the limited income and financial insecurity experienced by many older African Americans.

Question 11

Although African Americans constitute only about 9 percent of the population age 65 and over,they account for __________ of the low-income older population.
A) 13 percent
B) 18 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 37 percent

Accepted Answer

According to the National Council on Aging, African Americans account for approximately 25 percent of the low-income older population in the United States, despite only comprising about 9 percent of the population over age 65. This disparity highlights the ongoing issue of economic inequality among older adults in the African American community.

Question 12

Research findings regarding the mental health of older Native Americans indicate:
A) low rates of depression
B) high rates of alcoholism and other drug abuse
C) average suicide rates
D) high rates of chronic diseases

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research findings regarding the mental health of...

Question 13

According to the text,the reason that many Asian Americans,particularly Chinese American elders,do not exploit physical and mental health services that are available to them is/are:
A) traditional healing practices
B) their ethnic background prevents them from taking advantage of them
C) they have their own mutual aid and benevolent societies
D) all of the above are reasons that many Asians do not exploit available health services

Accepted Answer

The text states that traditional healing practices, cultural beliefs about seeking medical help, and the presence of mutual aid and benevolent societies are all reasons that many Asian Americans, particularly Chinese American elders, do not utilize physical and mental health services that are available to them. Therefore, option D, which states that all of the above reasons are applicable, is the best choice.

Question 14

According to your text,poverty among older African Americans may be attributed to:
A) lack of support from children and grandchildren
B) a lack of earning power brought about by segregated schools and overt patterns of job discrimination in their early years
C) cuts in government assistance programs
D) spending patterns in young? and middle?adulthood

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that poverty among older African Americans may be attributed to a lack of earning power brought about by segregated schools and overt patterns of job discrimination in their early years. It does not mention lack of support from family, cuts in government assistance programs, or spending patterns in young and middle adulthood.

Question 15

A 66-year-old woman is exploited financially by a bogus company purporting to replace the siding on her home.According to the text,the actions by this company may best be characterized as:
A) a misdemeanor
B) elder abuse
C) embezzlement
D) corporate crime

Accepted Answer

Elder abuse refers to any intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that leads to harm or risk of harm to an older person. Financial exploitation is a common form of elder abuse, and the actions of the bogus company described in the scenario clearly meet this definition.

Question 16

According to the text,nursing homes:
A) are the most restrictive environment for older persons
B) have been set up to care for younger persons with disabilities such as head and spinal cord injuries as well as frail, older persons
C) typically have more male residents than female residents because men can better afford such facilities
D) have few residents with chronic illnesses

Accepted Answer

The text states that nursing homes are the "most restrictive" environment for older persons, indicating that they are a highly controlled and limited setting for residents. The other answer choices are incorrect based on information presented in the text.

Question 17

Rural elders,as compared with older urban residents,typically have:
A) higher incomes
B) a higher rate of poverty
C) more years of schooling
D) better overall health

Accepted Answer

Rural elders have a higher rate of poverty compared to older urban residents. This may be due to limited job opportunities, lower incomes, and fewer financial resources.

Question 18

High rates of poverty among older Latino/as are associated with:
A) poor health conditions
B) lack of regular care by a physician
C) fewer trips to the hospital for medical treatment
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

High rates of poverty among older Latino/as are associated with poor health conditions, which may be exacerbated by the lack of regular care by a physician. This can also lead to fewer trips to the hospital for medical treatment, which could worsen their health outcomes. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 19

Medicare is a nationwide health care program for persons age 65 and older who are covered by Social Security or:
A) who are widowed
B) under 65 but unemployed
C) women and children that fall under the poverty line
D) who are eligible to "buy into" the program by paying a monthly premium

Accepted Answer

Medicare is available to those under 65 who have certain disabilities or conditions, or who can "buy into" the program by paying a monthly premium, even if they are not yet 65.

Question 20

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse,as many as __________ older people in the United States are the victims of physical or mental abuse each year.
A) 1.6 million
B) 3.5 million
C) 7.3 million
D) 9.7 million

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the National Center on Elder...

Quiz 12: Aging and Inequality Based on Age

Some studies have found that about __________ percent of all older Native Americans live in poverty.

Without Social Security benefits,almost __________ of all elderly Americans (13 million people) would fall below the official poverty line.

There are about 16,000 nursing homes that operate in the United States,with a total of more than million beds and million residents.

In regard to age,race/ethnicity,and poverty,the text notes that in 2010:

Elder abuse includes all of the following types EXCEPT:

According to the text's discussion of aging in the future,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Poverty rates are elevated for Latino elderly groups in the United States.Even though this population only makes up seven percent of the population,they account for __________ percent of older Americans in poverty.

Which of the following statements regarding elder abuse is FALSE?

The primary reason for the lower income status of many older African Americans can be traced to all the following factors EXCEPT:

Although African Americans constitute only about 9 percent of the population age 65 and over,they account for __________ of the low-income older population.

Research findings regarding the mental health of older Native Americans indicate:

According to the text,the reason that many Asian Americans,particularly Chinese American elders,do not exploit physical and mental health services that are available to them is/are:

According to your text,poverty among older African Americans may be attributed to:

A 66-year-old woman is exploited financially by a bogus company purporting to replace the siding on her home.According to the text,the actions by this company may best be characterized as:

According to the text,nursing homes:

Rural elders,as compared with older urban residents,typically have:

High rates of poverty among older Latino/as are associated with:

Medicare is a nationwide health care program for persons age 65 and older who are covered by Social Security or:

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse,as many as __________ older people in the United States are the victims of physical or mental abuse each year.