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What was the first significant step in improving the lives of older adults during the 20th century?
A. The publication of the first geriatric textbook in 1914
B. The passing of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security Act
C. The passing of the Federal Law known as the Older Americans Act
D. The publication of the first geriatric medical journal in 1946 - ANSWER - B


Rationale: The first significant step in improving the lives of older adults was the passage of the
Federal Old Age Insurance Law under the Social Security Act in 1935.


"Asset rich and cash poor" relates to which of the following statements regarding older adults?


A. Net worth of older adults is half the national average of middle-age adults.
B. Homes are paid for, but there is not enough money available for monthly expenses.
C. The majority of older adults live below the poverty level.
D. Financial problems in the older adult population are due to level of debt. - ANSWER - B
Homes are paid for, but there is not enough money available for monthly expenses.


Rationale: Median net worth of older households is nearly twice the national average because of
the high prevalence of home ownership, but many older adults are "asset rich and cash
poor"−they live in a house that has appreciated in value over the years, but they barely have
sufficient monthly income to meet basic expenses.


Chronic disorders most prevalent in the older adult population are the ones that have


A. An impact only on independence
B. A significant impact on emotional well-being
C. A significant impact on independence and the quality of life
D. An impact on their ability to drive - ANSWER - Answer: C

, Rationale: Chronic illness is a major problem for the older population and results in limitations in
ADLs, IADLs, and quality of life.


Which statement best describes the autoimmune theory of aging?


A. Genetic programs determine life expectancy.
B. Cells undergo change, and the body identifies them as foreign.
C. Organs decline as a result of cellular mutations.
D. Failure of the production of a growth substance causes aging cells to die. - ANSWER - B.
Cells undergo change, and the body identifies them as foreign.
Rationale: One hypothesis regarding the role of autoimmune reactions in the aging process is
that the cells undergo changes with age, and the body misidentifies these aged, irregular cells
as foreign agents and develops a plan to attack them.


Is the following statement true or false?


The genetic theories of aging best describe how and why a person age - ANSWER - False


Rationale: No single factor causes or prevents aging; therefore, it is unrealistic to think that one
theory can explain the complexities of the aging process


Is the following statement true or false?


The continuity theory of aging states that personality and basic patterns of behavior are said to
remain unchanged as long as the individual ages - ANSWER - True


Rationale: The continuity theory of aging relates personality and predisposition toward certain
actions in old age to similar factors during other phases of the life cycle. For instance, activists
at 20 years of age will most likely be activists at 70 years of age


Is the following statement true or false?

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