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Gerontology Midterm

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Discrimination based on age is: Ageism
ALF stands for (blank) Living Facility Assisted
(blank) theories of aging make sense of aging in our culture Traditional
This is the term for people between 65-74 young-old
The "A" word is a key part of social work practice. Advocacy
Understanding aging as part of human life is know as the life course Perspective
This refers to both healthcare and social service Long-term care
Which theory describes people maintaining habits as they age? Continuity Theory
Age (blank) means to act your age Differentiation
This "T" word identifies an area lacking with LGBTQ+ older adults Training
This describes how society assigns roles based on age age grading
Private policies that cover medical bills Medigap insurance
This theory states the more active a person is the more satisfied with life they are Activity Theory
Life (blank) is the average years one is expected to live. expectancy
As social workers we have a responsibility to engage in this "V" word regularly vote
(blank) intelligence reflects accumulated past experience and the effects of socialization crystallized
Medicaid is funded by Federal and (blank) government State
(blank) theory of aging refers to when there is a mutual separation between the older adult and society Disengagement
(blank) functional assessment is a full examination of physical, mental, and social condition Multidimensional
This word that starts with a "B" is something social workers need to be self-reflective about as they manage it in practice Bias
Medicare federal health insurance program for individuals over the age of 65 and some individuals with disabilities, was added to the social security act. Part A helps pay for hospital care, short term nursing home care when rehabilitation services are neccessary
Modernization Theory
LGBTQ Elder Adult Population
Life Course Perspective aging that introduces the elements of personal biography, sociocultural factors, and personal experiences and the effect these factors have on the unique experiences people face in the aging process
Rites of Passage
Long Term Care Facilities
Locus of Control
Activities of Daily Living:
Normal aging
Morbidity
Functional age
Epidemiology
congregate housing
age differentiation
age grading
age satisfaction
Cross-sectional Methodology
(Essay) Per the NASW how can social workers advocate for older adults
Intermediate Care Facilities/ Long-term care facilities
the reimbursement system
Compression of morbidity
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