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20Q: A Gerontology Expert

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1.  In her textbook, she discusses that the best way to support someone who has experienced loss is to not "find the right words," but rather to:
  1. Set goals
  2. Listen to them
  3. Refer them to professionals
  4. Interview their family
2.  What was one study that took place at the Center for Excellence in Aging and Health (CEAH)?
  1. Got Knees
  2. Technology and people living with dementia (PLWD)
  3. Attitudes and behaviors of older adults related to COVID-19
  4. All of that above
3.  What is a quick screening tool that assesses a person's ability to identify and fix common hazards in a kitchen area that was developed by the author?
  1. Home Safety Self-assessment Interview (HSSI)
  2. ManageMed
  3. Safe at Home
  4. ChoRo
4.  What is the definition of a healthspan?
  1. Another word for life span
  2. Poor health in a life span
  3. Life expectency
  4. Time of our lives when we are living well or thriving
5.  Which statement best describes the Biopsychosocial Model?
  1. It is very similar to the Medical Model.
  2. It only looks at the environment in which the person lives.
  3. It considers the person holistically from every angle.
  4. None of the above

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