Which Statement Is True Regarding the Long-Term Care of Older

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the long-term care of older adults?

• A) Improved drug treatments have substantially reduced the need for permanent placement of older adults.
• B) There are too few residential facilities available to meet the needs of the aging population.
• C) Most older adults receive government subsidies to pay for their care.
• D) Most health plans today do not provide adequate coverage of costs.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Diseases

A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe dementia.

Parkinson's Diseases

A chronic and progressive movement disorder characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls movement.

Acute Disease

A disease characterized by a sudden onset and a short, but typically severe, course of duration.

Hospitalized

Being admitted to a hospital for treatment, observation, or care for a health condition or after experiencing a medical incident.