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What percentage of older adults in the United States would prefer to remain at home as they age?
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About 60 percent of households with people aged 80 or over have lived in the same home for 20 years or more, and most older adults live in their own homes, with a small number living with an adult child.
Correct Answer: B. 90% About ninety percent of Americans want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, a choice that allows them to maintain independence in a familiar environment.
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About ninety percent of Americans want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, a choice that allows them to maintain independence in a familiar environment.
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A rise in popularity of in home care
A lack of available caregivers
An increase in funding for at-home care
The growing older adult population
Why is there projected to be an increase in the amount of people receiving home care?
Correct Answer: A. The growing older adult population Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population, and projections show that by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. Additionally, older adults are living longer, leading to an increased period of time that they may need care.
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population, and projections show that by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. Additionally, older adults are living longer, leading to an increased period of time that they may need care.
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In-home care services are only for older adults who are bedridden or seriously ill.
Correct Answer: B. False While in-home care professionals can help care for an ill client, many older adults use care services for a range of needs in their day-to-day lives like driving, cooking, or medication reminders.
While in-home care professionals can help care for an ill client, many older adults use care services for a range of needs in their day-to-day lives like driving, cooking, or medication reminders.
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All of the above
A consistent routine
Increased independence and autonomy
Enhanced social interaction and companionship
What is the possible mental benefit of home care?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above Nursing homes and hospitals can also offer care, but by receiving care at home, older adults can continue to feel independent while also having a professional there to support them and engage them mentally and socially.
Nursing homes and hospitals can also offer care, but by receiving care at home, older adults can continue to feel independent while also having a professional there to support them and engage them mentally and socially.
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One calendar year
Up to 5 years
However long they're needed for
A few months
How long can a professional provide in-home care for?
Correct Answer: B. However long they're needed for If needed, in-home care services can be a long-term solution for older adults, providing ongoing support and assistance to help them age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible.
If needed, in-home care services can be a long-term solution for older adults, providing ongoing support and assistance to help them age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible.
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Therapists
Family caregivers
Surgeons
Doctors
In-home care services can provide respite for _______, allowing them to take a break.
Correct Answer: C. Family caregivers Family caregivers can often suffer from burnout. Whether providing home care as the new primary caregiver or working in conjunction with family members, home care professionals can help give them time to rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends.
Family caregivers can often suffer from burnout. Whether providing home care as the new primary caregiver or working in conjunction with family members, home care professionals can help give them time to rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends.
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They offer medical care at home
By providing ongoing monitoring and support
Being at home means less opportunities to fall ill
By promoting physical activity
Why do in-home care services help support a reduction in readmissions for older adults?
Correct Answer: C. By providing ongoing monitoring and support An at-home care professional can help with monitoring and supporting their client, whether that’s keeping them on schedule with medications, providing after care from surgery or a procedure, or noting certain symptoms as time goes on. This leads to older adults maintaining their health and can support a reduction of hospital readmissions.
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An at-home care professional can help with monitoring and supporting their client, whether that’s keeping them on schedule with medications, providing after care from surgery or a procedure, or noting certain symptoms as time goes on. This leads to older adults maintaining their health and can support a reduction of hospital readmissions.
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Medicare or Medicaid
Social security benefits
Health insurance
Which of the following can help cover the cost of in-home care services for older adults?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above Health insurance, social security benefits, and Medicare or Medicaid can all contribute to covering the cost of in-home care services for older adults, depending on the specific circumstances and eligibility criteria needed for coverage. Talk to your benefits representative to see which option will best meet your needs.
Health insurance, social security benefits, and Medicare or Medicaid can all contribute to covering the cost of in-home care services for older adults, depending on the specific circumstances and eligibility criteria needed for coverage. Talk to your benefits representative to see which option will best meet your needs.
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