Chapter 1- The Aging Population

Question 1

Baby Boomer

Answer 1

generation is reaching etirementage. These were the babies born between 1946-1964.

Question 2

Health Insurance

Answer 2

Part A: hosp. + other services
Part B: medical visit services + other
services
PartC: Medicare Advantage Plans Part D: Drug plan (prescriptions covered)

Question 3

Income of Older Adults

Answer 3

“Asset richand cash poor”

Question 4

Stereotyping

Answer 4

to believe unfairly that all people have the same characteristics. or example, not all 70 yr. old persons act or ink the same. Ageism is an example of stereotyping.

Question 5

Ageism

Answer 5

prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.

Question 6

If the client has Medicare and Medicaid=

Answer 6

are considered vulnerable because they are older adults that here be nettion that is disabling.

Question 7

When did Medicare and Medicaid come into effect?

Answer 7

1965

Question 8

When did the Social Security Act come into effect?

Answer 8

1935

Question 9

Who receives Medicare?

Answer 9

Anyone 65 or older

Question 10

Who receives Medicaid?

Answer 10

Anyone below the poverty line

Question 11

What percent of the population will be elderly by 2060?

Answer 11

25% of the population will be elderly by 2060. There will be more clients w/chronic problems, changes in retirement age, family caregivers, adequate resources.