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Providing Care to the Oldest-Old: Considerations for the Clinician

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1.  The Oldest-Old is best defined as: Adults aged 95 and above Adults aged 85 and above Adults aged 75 and above The term has not been defined

2.  Today, in the US, the Oldest-Old population comprises ___% of the older population and this number is expected to rise markedly over the next 20 years. Less than 10% Approximately 10% About 25% The percentage is unknown

3.  The Older-Old, compared to other groups of aging adults, have a greater likelihood of having: Hearing loss Cognitive issues Chronic conditions associated with hearing loss All of the above

4.  Unlike other groups of aging adults, the Older-Old present unique challenges for audiologists, including: Decision-making capacity Independent living Driving to and from appointments All of the above

5.  Providing services within Senior Living Facilities may require: A contract Portable equipment Relationship with staff Flexibility in service provision All of the above

6.  ___ percent of Oldest Old seniors with impactful hearing loss will accept a simple amplifier during their medical appointment if offered. 46% 56% 66% 76%

7.  What __% of Oldest Old have hearing loss? 60% 70% 80% 90%

8.  ___ percent of Oldest Old seniors accessing geriatric care who have measured impactful hearing loss report that they have hearing problems. 53% 63% 73% 83%

9.  Audiology assistants can positively impact the audiologist's: Ability to access seniors Ability to provide services to seniors Ability to be reimbursed by Medicare for the assistant's work Both A & B

10.  Issues impacting a senior's ability to access services include: Accessibility Affordability Recognition that they have hearing loss Physician practices All of the above