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61. Laxatives and some blood pressure medications deplete ________, which can lead to depression and mental impairment.    a. acetylcholine b. magnesium c. potassium d. Vitamin-K 62. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding causes of non-dementia-related memory problems? a. Older adults are prone to dehydration as feelings of thirst diminish, which can reduce their alertness and ability to concentrate. b. Healthy older adults are more likely than younger adults to feel depressed. c. Old organs eliminate drugs more slowly, causing older adults to experience more side effects from medications. d. Chronic alcoholism can cause a pattern of learning and memory problems called alcohol dementia. 63. Moderate use of alcohol is generally considered ____ drink(s) a day for women or ____ drink(s) a day for men. a. one; two b. two; one c. two; two d. two; three 64. A philosophy of building homes to meet the needs of as many people as possible from childhood to old age is known as  a. universal design. b. assisted living. c. multi-age unit design. d. compensatory housing. 65. __________ are complexes that often have 24-hour emergency call systems, optional meals in a common dining room, weekly housecleaning and sometimes an on-site nurse to help with medications. Residents in these facilities can keep their own schedules and choose their activities while enjoying some help with transportation and maintenance.   a. Aging in place facilities b. Assisted living c. Senior apartments d. Compensatory housing 66. __________ provides 24-hour supervision with help for bathing, getting dressed, and getting to and from meals. a. Aging in place facilities b. Assisted living c. Senior apartments d. Compensatory housing 67. __________ are medical settings that offer the highest degree of care for people who cannot live on their own, often because they cannot walk or need ongoing medical attention. a. Nursing homes b. Assisted living c. Senior apartments d. Aging in place facilities 68. In _________, residents have very little privacy and little control over their lives with this housing option being considered a “last resort” for those who are very ill and frail. a. nursing homes b. assisted living c. senior apartments d. aging in place facilities 69. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding housing for older adults? a. Most insurance companies do not cover the costs of senior apartments or assisted living. b. Eighteen percent of adults 85 and older live in nursing homes. c. Senior apartments provide a higher level of care than assisted living. d. Staff members in senior facilities “train” residents to become even more dependent through a pattern of behavior called a dependency-support script. 70. The ____________ is a pattern in which staff members in senior facilities ignore the independent behaviors of residents but reinforce dependent behaviors by giving attention. a. “aging in place” model b. applied regression pattern c. assisted living paradox d. dependency-support script