AAFCS 200 COMPOSITE TEXES questions with correct answers

Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. CORRECT ANSWER -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. -Positive messages, show desire to help. -REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. -Confidence and Self-Esteem -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should not be encouraged. -AL= Will communicate that who they are and what they have accomplished is indeed important. -Valued, respected, and accepted. Active listening CORRECT ANSWER Trying to understand what the others are saying and why, identify feelings. Pensions CORRECT ANSWER are funds paid to retired employees who paid into a pension fund while they were employed. Social Security CORRECT ANSWER -A federal program under the direction of the SS Administration. Designed to give retired or disabled individuals some source of income. -Benefits after paying into it as an employee.