Ch. 7 (Older Adults in Various Settings)

Question 1

There are different settings for providing health to older adults.

What setting is an option for long-term care that affords older adults the ability to remain in the same place as their care needs change in return for a monthly fee and, in most circumstances, and entry fee?

Answer 1

continuing care retirement community

Question 2

There are different settings for providing health to older adults.

What setting provides support and palliative care to dying individuals and their families in the home or an instituational setting?

Answer 2

hospice

Question 3

There are different settings for providing health to older adults.

What setting is a facility that provides 24-hour supervision and nursing care to persons with physical or mental conditions who are unable to be care for in the community?

Answer 3

nursing home

Question 4

There are different settings for providing health to older adults.

What setting provides short-term care to individuals, thereby offering their caregiver’s short-term relief from their caregiving responsibilities?

Answer 4

respite

Question 5

What addresses needs for those recovering from illness or injury with potential to return to previous level of function?

Answer 5

skilled home care

usually people who just got discharge from the hospital