Morton, at 85, Had to Give Up His Own Home

question 95

Multiple Choice

Morton, at 85, had to give up his own home when he could no longer cook or keep his house clean. His children helped him move his most prized furniture into his own room at the facility where he now lives. He rides the facility bus to church and eats his meals in the communal dining room. The staff comes to his room each morning to make sure he has taken his medications. Morton is living in a(n) :

• A) traditional retirement community.
• B) assisted-living facility.
• C) senior center.
• D) nursing home.

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Definitions:

Mum Effect

is the tendency to avoid communicating unfavorable news or feedback due to fear of the recipient's reaction or to avoid conflict.

Grapevine

An informal communication network among people in an organization, not sanctioned by formal channels.

Information Filtering

The process of sifting through and reducing the volume of information available to focus on the most relevant or important details.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information, thoughts, or messages in an unofficial capacity, often through social interactions or casual means.