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Question 31

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A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

A) gerontologist.
B) geriatrician.
C) ageologist.
D) oncologist.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Question 32

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Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?

A) Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men.
B) Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans.
C) Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions that are not covered by health insurance.
D) Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Question 33

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Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause.Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

Lily's father died several years ago and her mother,who had been living independently,seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living.Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia.What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?

About what percentage of the cost of nursing home care is paid for by Medicare?

Situation Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA) .She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life. -Which of the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia?

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following,EXCEPT rates of

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.

List at least three housing options available to an elderly person.In addition,explain two advantages that would be associated with each of these housing options.

Cells that are undifferentiated and can develop into many different specific cell types are _______________ cells.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees,ankles,and hips is

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

Many states require special testing for people over 70 who want a driver's license.

In 2007,the life expectancy of the total population was almost ______ years.