Question 1

Identify and discuss two social factors that contribute to the self-perceived health of an older adult.

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Question 2

Describe and critique the models of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn (1997) and Baltes and Baltes (1990) and suggest more appropriate ways to gauge successful aging.

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Question 3

According to the text, what are four phenomena related to medications that can have negative impact on older adults? What can be done to mitigate these risks?

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Question 4

Discuss three hypotheses related to the consequences of increased longevity and indicate how each scenario will affect the demand on healthcare services.

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Question 5

Discuss how gender and ethnicity affect longevity in Canada.

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Quiz 5: Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Identify and discuss two social factors that contribute to the self-perceived health of an older adult.

Describe and critique the models of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn (1997) and Baltes and Baltes (1990) and suggest more appropriate ways to gauge successful aging.

According to the text, what are four phenomena related to medications that can have negative impact on older adults? What can be done to mitigate these risks?

Discuss three hypotheses related to the consequences of increased longevity and indicate how each scenario will affect the demand on healthcare services.

Discuss how gender and ethnicity affect longevity in Canada.