[D] Senior Health Care is Becoming an Industry

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necessity

[ nuh-ˈses-i-tee ]

noun

- the need for something, or something that is needed

In my work, a computer is a necessity.

traditionally

[ truh-ˈdi-shuh-nuh-lee ]

adverb

- according to tradition; in a traditional way

Traditionally, the company's main markets have been Britain and the U.S.

found

[ found ]

verb

- to start a new business or organization

The airline was founded 25 years ago.

company

[ ˈkuhm-puh-nee ]

noun

- the fact of being with a person or people

She visited her grandmother every day to keep her company so she wouldn’t feel lonely.

extended family

[ ik-ˈsten-did ˈfam-uh-lee ]

noun

- a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children

I had good friends and a large, supportive extended family.

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TRE_Senior Health Care is Becoming an Industry

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Choose the correct answer to the following questions.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

What has traditionally been the way of caring for elderly people?
a. They are placed in government care centers.
b. They are taken care of by private organizations.
c. Family members in extended families care for them.
d. They live independently without assistance.
What is one of the most challenging aspects of running a private care center?
a. Raising enough money to start the business.
b. Finding the right people with skill and patience.
c. Getting permission from the government.
d. Advertising the services effectively.
Why do many care workers quit their jobs?
a. They find the job too boring.
b. They do not earn enough money.
c. They find caring for the elderly depressing.
d. They prefer to work in hospitals.
What is a key focus for care workers when helping the elderly stay mobile?
a. Giving them constant attention.
b. Providing them with the best diet.
c. Keeping them indoors to avoid accidents.
d. Ensuring they participate in regular exercises.
Why can some elderly Americans not afford private care centers?
a. Medicare does not cover the cost, and they cannot afford it.
b. They do not want to leave their homes.
c. Private care centers are only available in certain states.
d. They prefer family members to take care of them.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

Why is caring for senior citizens becoming a necessity in developed countries?
What happens when elderly people cannot walk or climb stairs anymore?
How many organizations that provide care for the elderly were founded last year?
Why do wealthy Americans turn to private care centers?
In which regions of the world is elderly care typically provided by family members?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.