Chapter 4

Question 1

The population 65 years of age and older will continue to increase dramatically through which year?

Answer 1

2030

Question 2

Common chronic diseases in the elderly

Answer 2

• Arthritis
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Chronic lower respiratory diseases
• Dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease

Question 3

ADLs

activities of daily living

Answer 3

(brushing teeth, getting dressed, taking a shower, eating)
-Basic skills required to independently care for oneself

Question 4

IADLs

instrumental activites of daily living

Answer 4

Managing money, shopping, preparing meals, and taking prescribed medications

Question 5

the most debilitating conditions accompanied by functional impairments among older adults.

Answer 5

Stroke and dementia

Question 6

4 Parts of Medicare

Answer 6

Part A: hospital and short-term skilled nursing home care
Part B: outpatient, home, and hospice care
Part C: supplemental insurance that replaces parts A & B also includes dental, hearing, and visual care.
Part D: medication insurance

*all parts have deductibles and copayments

Question 7

covers a broad range of services not covered by Medicare?

Answer 7

Medicaid
- Acts as supplemental insurance for the elderly and disabled
- Pays their Medicare premiums
- Covers prescription drugs

Question 8

Hospice

Answer 8

helps manage pain and other symptoms
associated with dying when conventional treatment is no longer of value.

Question 9

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Answer 9

coordinates Medicare and Medicaid services for those eligible who are 55 years and older and need nursing home care but who can live safely in the community with supoprtive services offerec through PACE.

Question 9

Health Literacy

Answer 9

the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and sevices needed to make appropiate health decisions;