To what extent does divorce impact marriages among older adults?

What will be an ideal response?


An increasing proportion of older adults are divorcing and 9% of older adults who are divorced has doubled since 1970. Rates are higher among ethnic minority elders.

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Which question is not included in the GA Twenty Questions? a. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

b. After winning, did you put your winnings in a savings account for the future? c. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? d. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?

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Organic causes of erectile dysfunction include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A) ?cardiovascular disease. B) ?balanced blood levels. C) ?kidney disease. D) ?neurological and hormonal issues.

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You are working to discharge Mary, an 87-year-old woman, who was hospitalized after she fell and broke her hip at home. The patient successfully underwent surgery but will need to transfer her care to an ECF. Her physician has certified that she is medically in need of continued care, and the patient is in agreement. She will need physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing care, and assistance with her activities of daily living. What type of facility will you contact to coordinate Mary’s discharge?

a. Residential care facility b. Intermediate care facility c. Skilled care facility d. Continued hospitalization

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The United Way is providing funding to social work researchers who study child neglect and abuse

The funds are contingent on resarch determining causal relationships. In an effort at meeting these requirements, researchers submit a proposal that illustrates how they can establish cause and effect relationships, while concurrently obtaining data in a safe and non-intrusive manner. In this scenario and according to the text, what issue is influencing the selection of the research topic? a) Funding source b) Personal experiences c) Professional affiliations d) Sociological issues

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