Aging, Ageism, Communication, Culture Quiz
Due Jan 26 at 10:59pm Points 30 Questions 15 Available after Jan 19 at 11pm
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 14 minutes 30 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30
Submitted Jan 23 at 10:37pm
This attempt took 14 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Ageism is a term used to describe the discrimination and negative stereotypes that are based solely on
age. From the following list, which statement(s) reflect ageism? (Select all that apply.)
Anti-aging products
Graphic portrayals mocking the ability of older adults
Mandatory retirement policies
Demonstrations of respect for the older adult
Anti-aging products are a multibillion-dollar industry that encourages everyone to remain young.
Graphic portrayals that mock older adults are observed in cards, billboards, and on television.
Mandatory retirement policies implicate that older adults cannot handle the job. Demonstrations
of respect for the older adult do not reflect ageism. Respect is a fundamental right of all
individuals.
Question 2 pts
What are those individuals who are 100–109 years of age called?
Centenarians
, Supercentenarians
Those in-between
Baby boomers
Centenarians are those who are between the ages of 100 and 109 years of age, with the majority
between 100 and 104 years of age. Supercentenarians are the elite who are 110 years of age or
older. Those in-between are born between 1915 and 1945—between baby boomers and
centenarians—usually between 70 and 99 years of age. Baby boomers are the youngest of the
“older generation”—born between 1946 and 1964.
Question 3 pts
Who does PACE provide community services to?
People aged 65 and older only
People who prefer to live in an assisted living facility (ALF)
People aged 55 and older who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
People on disability
PACE provides services for those over the age of 55 who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid.
PACE does not provide for those living in an ALF, only for those who prefer to remain in the
community. PACE does not cover for disabilities unless covered under Medicare or Medicaid.
Question 4 pts
Medicare is a big issue for the older adult who depends on this medical insurance to pay for his or her
hospital bills, medications, and rehabilitation. When talking to your older client about what Medicare will
pay for and what it will not, what do you tell your client that Medicare will not cover the cost of?
Custodial care
Skilled care
Due Jan 26 at 10:59pm Points 30 Questions 15 Available after Jan 19 at 11pm
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 14 minutes 30 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30
Submitted Jan 23 at 10:37pm
This attempt took 14 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Ageism is a term used to describe the discrimination and negative stereotypes that are based solely on
age. From the following list, which statement(s) reflect ageism? (Select all that apply.)
Anti-aging products
Graphic portrayals mocking the ability of older adults
Mandatory retirement policies
Demonstrations of respect for the older adult
Anti-aging products are a multibillion-dollar industry that encourages everyone to remain young.
Graphic portrayals that mock older adults are observed in cards, billboards, and on television.
Mandatory retirement policies implicate that older adults cannot handle the job. Demonstrations
of respect for the older adult do not reflect ageism. Respect is a fundamental right of all
individuals.
Question 2 pts
What are those individuals who are 100–109 years of age called?
Centenarians
, Supercentenarians
Those in-between
Baby boomers
Centenarians are those who are between the ages of 100 and 109 years of age, with the majority
between 100 and 104 years of age. Supercentenarians are the elite who are 110 years of age or
older. Those in-between are born between 1915 and 1945—between baby boomers and
centenarians—usually between 70 and 99 years of age. Baby boomers are the youngest of the
“older generation”—born between 1946 and 1964.
Question 3 pts
Who does PACE provide community services to?
People aged 65 and older only
People who prefer to live in an assisted living facility (ALF)
People aged 55 and older who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
People on disability
PACE provides services for those over the age of 55 who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid.
PACE does not provide for those living in an ALF, only for those who prefer to remain in the
community. PACE does not cover for disabilities unless covered under Medicare or Medicaid.
Question 4 pts
Medicare is a big issue for the older adult who depends on this medical insurance to pay for his or her
hospital bills, medications, and rehabilitation. When talking to your older client about what Medicare will
pay for and what it will not, what do you tell your client that Medicare will not cover the cost of?
Custodial care
Skilled care
