CARE OF OLDER ADULTS EXAM 1 FINAL PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

CARE OF OLDER ADULTS EXAM 1 FINAL PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
CARE OF Older Adults EXAM 1 EXAM Script Final
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Verified Solutions Latest Update 2026/2027

Question:
● subjective age

Answer:
person's own perception of age



Question:
● Chronologic age

Answer:
length of time that has passed since birth



Question:
● functional age

Answer:
physiologic health, psychological well-being, socioeconomic factors, ability to function and
participate in activities



Question:
● successful aging

Answer:
low probability of disease. high physical and functional capacity. active engagement with life.
psychological dimensions.

,Question:
● life span

Answer:
from 0 to the oldest person alive.



Question:
● Morbidity

Answer:
disease



Question:
● mortality

Answer:
death



Question:
● life expectancy

Answer:
A figure indicating how long, on average, a person may be expected to live



Question:
● young olds

Answer:
65-74



Question:

,● olds

Answer:
74-84



Question:
● oldest olds

Answer:
84+ (fastest growing group)



Question:
● what is supposed to happen in 2035

Answer:
older adults are going to out number children



Question:
● what is the relationship between aging and education

Answer:
more education means healthier aging.



Question:
● percentage of adults 65 and older

Answer:
14%



Question:
● what percentage of 14% of older people are in poverty

, Answer:
8.2%



Question:
● Therapeutic Communication

Answer:
-Listen to verbal Look for non-verbal Convey nonjudgmental attitudes Be respectful, supportive,
open to expression of fear, anger, loneliness Support others feelings Provide positive feedback
Encourage discussion



Question:
● Barriers to effective communication

Answer:
Different language Too much information More than one person communicating at the same time
Noisy environment Sensory impairment Physical or Neurological Impairment



Question:
● Barriers to communication (you)

Answer:
Speaking too fast Obstructing your voice Minimizing feelings Giving false reassurance Offering a
trite response Changing the subject Jumping to conclusions Using elderspeak: "dearie, or honey



Question:
● Strategies to Enhance Communication

Answer:
•Face to face in a private room with good lighting (avoiding back ground glare) Quiet Address
comfort needs Exchange names (use respectful titles), ask correct pronunciation, shake hands Avoid
slang Use purposefully, culturally appropriate touch Use proper and preferred names. Use wording
of "you" instead of "we".Introduce yourself clearly. Don't rush the conversation Use actively listen,