Chapter Questions
What is meant by the term "graying of the suburbs"? List some disadvantages of suburban living for older adults.
Describe the prevalence of crime against older adults. What factors might account for the difference between the actual crime rate and older adults' perception of crime? What type of crime is most common against older adults?
How would you describe the village concept of aging in place? What are some of its advantages?
How does cohousing differ from the village concept?
List four characteristics of an age-friendly community. How can age-friendly communities also benefit younger adults?
Define the terms continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facility, and skilled nursing facility. What are the distinctions between them?
What does the term culture change mean when applied to a long-term care facility? List three characteristics of such culture change.
Although most older adults prefer not to live in a skilled nursing facility, identify three advantages of such facilities for some older adults.
Discuss some home and community-based service options available to an older person who does not wish to move to retirement housing but prefers to stay in her long-term home.
What are the reasons why a prisoner or person who is homeless is considered to be "old" when they are 50? What are three of the primary causes of homelessness among older adults?