Aging Concepts And Controversies 8th Edition by Harry R. Moody -Test Bank

Aging Concepts And Controversies 8th Edition by Harry R. Moody -Test Bank

 

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Controversy 5

Should Families Provide for Their Own?

 

1. Which of the following theories of aging is best applied to patterns of caregiving over the life span?
2. A) Disengagement theory
3. B) Activity theory
4. C) Continuity theory

*D)      Exchange theory

1. E) Conflict theory

 

2. To allow caregivers some time off, ______ may be provided, which constitutes temporary care of dependent elders.
3. A) Exchange care
4. B) Filial care
5. C) Long-term care

*D)      Respite care

1. E) None of the above

 

3. The number of older people who live alone has ______ over the last several years.

*A)      increased

1. B) decreased
2. C) remained the same

 

4. Older people first rely on ______ when long-term care needs develop.

*A)      spouses

1. B) daughters
2. C) sons
3. D) daughters-in-law
4. E) None of the above

 

5. The major public payer of care in nursing homes is ______.
6. A) Medicare

*B)      Medicaid

1. C) families
2. D) Social Security
3. E) None of the above

 

 

6. By 2013, what percentage of U.S. adults had purchased long-term care insurance?

*A) 3%

1. B) 10%
2. C) 15%
3. D) 30%
4. E) 50%

 

7. According to Blaser, those who support paying family caregivers do so for which of the following reasons?
8. A) Paying family caregivers supports and strengthens family values.
9. B) Clients have a choice between hiring a family member to provide care or hiring a stranger.
10. C) Workers would not have to be recruited, hired, trained, supervised, or paid benefits or health insurance.

*D)      All of the above

1. E) A and B above

 

8. Kunkel, Applebaum, and Nelson focus on which type of financial support for caregivers?

*A)      Direct payment for services provided

1. B) Tax credits
2. C) Unpaid leave
3. D) Cash allowances related to caregiving-related expenses
4. E) All of the above

 

9. Critics of paying family members to provide care do so for which of the following reasons?
10. A) Family responsibility for caregiving would diminish.
11. B) The quality of the caregiving experience for care recipient and caregiver would decrease.
12. C) Public expenditures would increase.

*D)      All of the above

1. E) A and B above

 

10. The vast majority of care for aged relatives is provided by women, typically wives, daughters, or daughters-in-law.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

11. The majority of older people live alone.
12. A) True

*B)      False

 

12. Public opinion poll data show that a majority of adults in the United States support increased taxes to help pay for a long-term care program.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

13. Half of the states in the United States have laws that could compel filial responsibility of care for the aged.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

14. When problems arise in old age, most people turn to their families and friends for help.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

15. The persistent stereotype that older people are abandoned by their children is largely accurate.
16. A) True

*B)      False

 

16. Strauss and Lederman caution that people should plan ahead to legally qualify for Medicaid coverage of long-term care costs.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

17. While divesting of one’s assets to qualify for Medicaid is legal, Strauss and Lederman argue that it is an unethical practice.
18. A) True

*B)      False

 

18. Medicare is the fastest growing component of many state budgets.
19. A) True

*B)      False

 

19. Quinn argues that divestment planning for the purpose of qualifying for Medicaid coverage of long-term care costs is an ethical practice.
20. A) True

*B)      False

 

20. Quinn argues that middle- and upper-middle-class people are acting irresponsibly when they rid themselves of their assets to qualify for Medicaid.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

21. According to Quinn, when middle- and upper-middle-class people qualify for Medicaid rather than use their own money to pay for care, the quality of care deteriorates.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

22. People should purchase long-term care insurance or use their savings to pay for care in a nursing home, according to Quinn.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

23. The hypothetical average worker used in most discussions of Social Security policy receives a benefit that is substantially higher than that of actual retirees.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

24. Thompson argues that the retirement age increase from 65 to 67 currently taking place in Social Security will cause more benefits to fall below minimally adequate levels of support.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

25. According to Thompson, the only way to ensure the continued solvency of Social Security is to reduce benefits.
26. A) True

*B)      False

 

26. Blaser argues that direct payments to families for caregiving should be avoided; instead, services that complement and support family members should be provided.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

27. According to Blaser, paying family members to provide care would solve the problem of the shortage of personal care attendants.
28. A) True

*B)      False

 

28. The potential for fraud and abuse would increase if family members were paid to provide care, according to Blaser.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

29. The National Cash and Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation project found large increases in the satisfaction levels of consumers and caregivers who participated in consumer-directed programs.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

30. Consumer-directed demonstration programs show better health and safety outcomes, fewer caregivers arriving late or not at all, and better care than in traditional service systems.

*A)      True

1. B) False

 

Type: E

31. When may family caregivers become the “hidden victims” of the disease? What strategies can be used to ameliorate caregiver stress and burnout?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

32. How is institutionally based long-term care financed? How can individuals qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing homes costs?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

33. What are the arguments for and against “divestment planning” to protect assets and qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home costs? In your opinion, is divestment planning an ethical practice? Why or why not?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

34. There are important family and social justice questions to be asked about the life-course impact for women of being expected to assume elder care giving responsibilities in addition to other family care giving and professional responsibilities, not to mention personal development. What are some of these questions?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

35. Do you agree or disagree with Strauss and Lederman’s position on qualifying for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care? Explain.

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

36. Explain Quinn’s position on divestment planning to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care. Do you agree or disagree with her argument? Explain.

*A) Answer

 

Type: E

37. How is Social Security structured so as to redistribute retirement benefits to low wage workers?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

38. Explain Blaser’s argument against paying family members to provide care. Do you agree or disagree with her position?

*A) Varies

 

Type: E

39. What is meant by “consumer-directed” care? How would paying family caregivers support the philosophy of consumer-direction?

*A) Varies