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mspears3 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?

a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. Complications from disease increased mortality.
c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity.

Question 2

The nurse managers of the geriatric and pediatric units arrange an intergenerational holiday party. The rationale for arranging such a partnering is based on which principle? (Select all that apply.)

a. Intergenerational activities can help all participants establish new relationships.
b. Intergenerational activities are required by state and local geriatric regulatory agen-cies.
c. Intergenerational activities provide the units with an opportunity to improve in-teragency cooperation.
d. Intergenerational activities are beneficial for older adults because they can decrease isolation and foster a sense of meaning and purpose.
e. Intergenerational activities provide youngsters with an opportunity to interact with older adults.

emily12345 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Intergenerational activities are not required by any regulatory agency, and they do not foster in-teragency cooperation. The benefits are those that are individualized and client-based, such as those identified in the correct options.