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25. How has the use of technology for healthcare dramatically in- creased with the COVID-19 pandemic? a. Telemedicine providing access to care. b. Older adults communicate with each other more easily. c. Older adults can file Medicare claims online. d. Communicating with Family decreases depression. 26. Health risks of loneliness include the following EXCEPT: a. Dementia risk increases by 50%. b. Heart disease risk increases by 32%, leading to higher rates of stroke. c. Coincides with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide. d. Overeating and Obesity. 27. At what age should Advanced care planning start? a. At age 55. b. At age 61. c. At age 50. d. Care planning can be completed for clients of any age. 28. Undue influence is defined as: a. Social influence. b. A dynamic between an individual and another person. c. A bully. d. Control. 29. How does the healthcare worker assess the older adult’s ability to be autonomous? a. Observing the adult for 48 hours. b. Interviewing the family or caregiver. c. Using standardized measurement tools for assessing ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). d. All are correct. 30. What is the leading cause of death in the 65-74 year old

31. Which of these is NOT a Chronic Medical Conditions that re- quires Investigation for Driving Safety. a. Diabetic retinopathy. b. Glaucoma. c. Palpitations. d. Depression. 32. _____ is the most abused substance by older adults. a. Marijuana. b. Alcohol. c. Prescription Drugs. d. Opioid. 33. According to statistics, abuse is reported for around ___ of those age 65 years and older. a. 10%. b. 25%. c. 50%. d. 75%. 34. Which is NOT a sign of abuse in the older adult? a. Difficulty sleeping. b. Unkempt appearance. c. Low checking account balance. d. Outward signs of trauma and regression. 35. According to Kübler-Ross and Kessler, how many stages of grief are there?

a. Five. b. Two. c. Four. d. Six.

population? a. Cancer. b. Driving. c. Falling. d. Suicide.

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