Question 1

Most Canadians rely to some extent on the retirement income system,which is based on established pillars.Which pillar's goal relied on a mandatory contribution from workers and their employers to make during their working years?

Accepted Answer

Pillar 2, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), relied on mandatory contributions from workers and their employers during their working years.

Question 2

All of the following situations would likely meet the criteria of aging in place EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

Aging in place refers to the ability of an individual to live in their own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. Moving into a long-term care facility, as Mr. and Mrs. Black have done, does not align with the concept of aging in place, which emphasizes remaining in a familiar environment.

Question 3

Today's researchers recognize stages or periods in late adulthood.Which of the following describes the frail old?

Accepted Answer

The frail old stage is characterized by physical decline, increased dependence on others, and the possibility of needing institutional care. Helen, who lives in a long-term-care facility due to her arthritis, fits this description. Mary, Robin, and Janet are all still active and independent, and do not fit the criteria for the frail old stage.

Question 4

Due to medical advances and other positive developments,lifespan has increased.The average woman can expect to live over eighty-three years.How long can the average man expect to live?

Accepted Answer

The average lifespan for men is typically shorter than for women. Given the information that the average woman can expect to live over eighty-three years, the closest and most reasonable estimate for men, based on patterns observed in lifespan statistics, would be seventy-nine years. This accounts for the general trend that men have a slightly shorter life expectancy than women.

Question 5

In 2011,the baby boomers represented what percent of the population?

Accepted Answer

The baby boomer generation refers to people born between 1946 and 1964. In 2011, the youngest baby boomers would have been 47 years old and the oldest would have been 65 years old. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total population in 2011 was approximately 311 million, and an estimated 76 million of those people were baby boomers, which represents approximately 29 percent of the population.

Question 6

According to your text,elder abuse can be considered as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The text states that elder abuse is "hidden," which suggests that it is not openly discussed or visible to society. While it is a significant issue, it is not necessarily epidemic or pandemic in nature, and there is no information in the text to suggest that it is decreasing.

Question 7

What percentage of Canadian seniors report that they enjoy good mental health?

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the government of Canada, 70 percent of Canadian seniors report that they enjoy good mental health.

Question 8

Exercise is an important determinant of health.What percent of seniors without a disability report being at least moderately active?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 50 percent of seniors without a disability report being at least moderately active. This highlights the importance of encouraging physical activity among older adults to promote better health outcomes.

Question 9

Approximately what proportion of seniors suffer from some form of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD)?

Accepted Answer

One out of eleven seniors suffers from some form of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).

Question 10

Canada's framework on aging identifies three main strategies aimed at promoting healthy aging.Two of those strategies are supportive environments and mutual aid.What is the third strategy identified in the framework?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is the third strategy identified in Canada's framework on aging, alongside supportive environments and mutual aid, aimed at promoting healthy aging.

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios describes the hospital use of seniors in 2009-2010?

Accepted Answer

Seniors made up 15 percent of the Canadian population in 2009-2010, but they accounted for a disproportionately higher percentage of acute hospital stays, specifically 40 percent.

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of seniors have at least one chronic health condition,including high blood pressure,arthritis,or back problems?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 75 percent of adults aged 65 and older have at least one chronic health condition. These conditions include high blood pressure, arthritis, and back problems, among others.

Question 13

Which of the following statements describes seniors today?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that older adults are generally less anxious about death than younger adults.

Answer: B
 This statement is false. Research has shown that suicide rates are highest among younger individuals and decrease with age.

Answer: C
 This statement is false. While some degree of cognitive decline is common in older adults, dementia is not considered a normal part of aging.

Answer: D
 This statement is false. While poverty rates are higher among older adults than other age groups, the majority of older adults are not considered poor.

Question 14

The health and social conditions of an average fifty-five-year-old First Nations person is equivalent to what age of non-Aboriginal person?

Accepted Answer

The health and social conditions of an average fifty-five-year-old First Nations person are often equivalent to those of a sixty-five-year-old non-Aboriginal person, reflecting disparities in health outcomes and social determinants of health.

Question 15

When Canada adopted the International Plan of Action on Ageing,it decided that any initiatives created under the plan would be based on certain concepts.Which concept ensures that initiatives will be available to all seniors,regardless of their level of need?

Accepted Answer

Inclusivity ensures that initiatives are available to all seniors, regardless of their level of need. The other concepts (healthy aging, social justice, and population health) are important in addressing the needs of seniors, but only inclusivity ensures that no seniors are excluded from accessing services and resources.

Question 16

Most Canadians rely to some extent on the retirement income system,which is based on established pillars.Which pillar's goal is to support universal programs that provide a basic minimum income?

Accepted Answer

Pillar 1, Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), is designed to provide a basic minimum income to support universal programs. The other pillars focus on providing retirement income through either government-sponsored plans (Pillar 2) or private savings and workplace pension plans (Pillar 3).

Question 17

What proportion of Canadians is expected to be over sixty-five by 2051?

Accepted Answer

By 2051, it is expected that one-quarter of the Canadian population will be over sixty-five, reflecting broader demographic trends of aging populations in developed countries.

Question 18

In 1996,the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors introduced the National Framework on Aging (NFA).In 2012-2013,all of the following Priorities for Action were identified EXCEPT which?

Accepted Answer

The National Framework on Aging (NFA) identified three priorities for action in 2012-2013, which were to support the active participation of seniors, assist seniors in planning for "aging in place," and improve Canadians' access to information through technology. There is no mention of lobbying government for Criminal Code changes addressing elder abuse as a priority for action in the NFA.

Question 19

In 2012,which of the following collaborative efforts did the provincial and territorial health ministers form to ensure the healthcare system's sustainability in the future?

Accepted Answer

The Health Care Innovation Working Group was formed in 2012 by the provincial and territorial health ministers to address issues of healthcare sustainability in the future. The other options are not relevant to this specific collaborative effort.

Question 20

To be a baby boomer,one has to have been born between which years?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Social Welfare and Older Canadians