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The caregiver for a frail elderly person is usually the _____, who is also usually elderly.

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Question 62

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A man who is almost 65 years old withdraws from his connections with younger people and his coworkers stop asking him for help. Which theory says this behavior is a natural part of aging?

A) continuity
B) self-actualization
C) selective optimization
D) disengagement

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Bobbi is a director of a health department and oversees wellness checks of the elderly. One especially problematic trend is the occurrence of elder abuse. Bobbi wants to make sure that her nurses and mental health technicians know the risk factors for abuse. List three risk factors for elder abuse.

Which of the following is a sign of a humane setting for long-term care?

Laniya's three grandchildren live with her because their mother is in jail. The term for the family structure that best describes the household of Laniya and her grandchildren is _____.

When many adults who moved into a neighborhood decades earlier never leave the area, the result is _____.

An older person's use of selective optimization with compensation is a sign that he or she is near death.

Lloyd has retired from his career as a city administrator, disengaging from his work life. In a case like this, disengagement in one area of life _____.

Self theories emphasize _____.

In one study, researchers discovered that the brains, bodies, and behaviors of adults diagnosed with _____ were more like those of younger adults.

Frailty at the end of life is called "_____," characterized by a loss of intellectual sharpness and happiness.

A family of many generations but with only a few members of each generation is called a _____ family.

Longevity itself may result from lifelong ______, in this case harming men.

Brad has added a room to his house in anticipation of his elderly parents moving in with him. As their oldest son, he feels obligated to provide care for them out of a sense of _____.

Explain the four major roles of grandparents. Which role do you think is the ideal, and why?

Religious involvement correlates with _____ because it promotes social relationships and healthy habits.

Each stereotype adds to stratification and thus adds to the risk of problems, perhaps putting those who are female, non-White, and poor in ______.

Margo's adult children are worried because on their last visit to her home, they noticed a collection of newspapers and magazines dating back at least a decade, old books, hundreds of pieces of junk mail, and boxes everywhere. Margo is demonstrating characteristics of ______.

Who of the following are ideal social-convoy members for older adults?

With regard to elections and public policy debates, the elderly tend to _____.