Chapter 12

Question 1

Medical institutions that provide room, meals, skilled care, medical services, and
protective supervision

Answer 1

nursing homes

Question 2

public-not-for-profit

Answer 2

government ownership

Question 3

private not for profit

Answer 3

religious or charitable ownership

Question 4

older adults can remain in their own home, or at least in their own community and still have their needs met

Answer 4

aging in place

Question 5

medley of medical and social services
that are available to people who are still living in their own homes and that are provided by health care professionals, paid caregivers, and volunteers

Answer 5

home care and community based services

Question 6

Why may adult day care programs be helpful?

Answer 6

respite for care giver. in-between step before nursing home. allows older individual to receive higher care

Question 7

How would supportive care or assisted living benefit an older adult and their family?

Answer 7

Older does not need to leave home, good fit for those who are cognitively intact and active. however family may be biased

Question 8

Competence-Press Model

Answer 8

balance of adaptation between the press (or need) to preform tasks and the individuals competence. (Ex. Activity level vs physical ablilty)

Question 9

What are some ways that long term care could be improved?

Answer 9

connecting the environment to the resident and their abilities. a more community or neighborhood approach, higher staff levels to meet the daily needs of the residents.

Question 10

What are some Pros and Cons of LTC facilities (like the one in the Netherlands)?

Answer 10

Pros: smaller groups, home based setting, sense of independence
Cons: hard to form a locked word, conflict between residents, cost, number of staff