Question 1

What concept signifies the actual competence and performance of older adults?

Accepted Answer

Functional age refers to the actual performance and competency of older adults, rather than just their chronological age. It takes into account factors such as physical health, cognitive ability, and social support. This concept recognizes that older adults are not a homogenous group and that their abilities and limitations can vary widely. Competency age and geriatric age are not commonly used terms in gerontology.

Question 2

Your 5' 8"-tall grandfather always jokes that he used to be 6' 2".All of the other males in your family average about 5' 10" tall.Is he telling the truth about his original height? No,men lose height after 60,but is usually about ____.

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Question 3

What is the term that is used to describe the inevitable biological aging that takes place in all members of the human species?

Accepted Answer

Primary aging is the term used to describe the inevitable biological aging that takes place in all members of the human species. It is a natural process that occurs over time and is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Secondary aging refers to the aging that occurs as a result of disease, injury, or lifestyle choices (such as smoking or poor nutrition). Tertiary aging refers to the rapid and dramatic physical and mental declines that may occur in the final stages of life. Quaternary aging refers to the social and psychological aspects of aging, such as retirement and caregiving.

Question 4

Your neighbor is quite upset.She is 82 years old and has been having some serious vision problems.You have suggested quite a few times that she needs to see her doctor.She finally went and she was told that she has cataracts.She feels like she is the only one her age that has this problem.What could you tell her regarding what percentage of adults her age have cataracts?

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Question 5

What percentage of Americans over age 65 years have lost all of their natural teeth?

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Question 6

____ is the decline in physical functioning that takes place due to lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy diet,insufficient exercise,and substance use,as well as environmental influences such as pollution.

Accepted Answer

Secondary aging refers to the decline in physical functioning that is caused by lifestyle behaviors and environmental influences, as opposed to the internal biological processes of primary aging. Unhealthy diet, insufficient exercise, substance use, and pollution are all factors that can contribute to secondary aging. Tertiary aging refers to the significant decline that occurs as a result of disease or injury in old age. Lateral aging is not a recognized term in gerontology.

Question 7

What percentage of Americans over 85 years of age are impaired enough to be institutionalized in a nursing home or other facility?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 25% of Americans over 85 years of age are impaired enough to be institutionalized in a nursing home or other facility. This is due to various factors such as age-related decline in physical and cognitive abilities, chronic medical conditions, and lack of social support. While some seniors may be able to receive care at home or in an assisted living facility, a significant proportion require more intensive and specialized care provided in nursing homes.

Question 8

What is the ratio of the number of person aged 65 years or older to the number of person aged 20 to 64 years (number of persons aged 65 years or older/number of persons 20 to 64)referred to as?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of the number of persons aged 65 years or older to the number of persons aged 20 to 64 years is referred to as the old-age dependency ratio. This ratio is used to measure the proportion of older adults who are supported by the working-age population. It is an important indicator of the financial sustainability of social security and other programs that support older adults. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it accurately describes this ratio. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe this ratio.

Question 9

What percentage of women older than 60 years of age exhibit osteoporosis?

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Question 10

Your grandfather is joking that there are going to be more people over 60 years of age than there will be people under 15 soon.He says that there will not be enough people working to cover the costs of Social Security.By what year will people over 60 years of age outnumber those under age 15?

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Question 11

In developed countries,what is the life expectancy of a person who is 65 years old?

Accepted Answer

According to World Health Organization, in developed countries, the life expectancy of a person who is 65 years old is around 15 to 20 additional years.

Question 12

Around the world,about how much longer will women at age 65 live longer than men?

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Question 13

Your grandmother is 87 and she has remarked to you that nearly all of her friends are women.She told you that it is rare to see a man over age 85.Is she

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We can use basic math to solve this problem. If nearly all of your grandmother's friends are women, we can assume that there are very few men in her age group. Let's use the answer choices to help us calculate an estimated number of women in her age group.

If we choose answer choice D), that means your grandmother has 113 friends who are women. But this would mean that there are only 226 people in her age group (since she remarked that it is rare to see a man over age 85). It is highly unlikely that an 87-year-old woman only has 226 peers in her age group.

If we choose answer choice A), that means your grandmother has 678 friends who are women. If we assume that she has roughly the same amount of male friends, that would mean there are around 1,356 people in her age group (including men and women). This seems like a more realistic number of people in her age group.

If we choose answer choice B), that means your grandmother has 452 friends who are women. But once again, this would mean there are only around 904 people in her age group (if we assume a similar number of men). This seems too low.

Therefore, the best choice is C) 226 women is too low, A) 678 women seems like a more reasonable number of people in her age group.

Question 14

What are age-related changes that occur due to the accumulation of decades of exposure to the sun,and are most likely to develop on light-skinned persons and on the part of the bodies that receive the most sun exposure: the face,arms,and hands?

Accepted Answer

Age spots, also called liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, brown, gray, or black spots that appear on the skin due to years of exposure to the sun. They are most common in light-skinned people and tend to develop on areas that receive the most sun exposure, such as the face, arms, and hands. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can also be caused by sun exposure, but it is not a typical age-related change. Sun tan and age-related pigmentosa are not accurate descriptions of the changes caused by sun exposure.

Question 15

What is the ratio of the number of person aged 65 years or older to the number of person aged 20 to 64 years in Japan?

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, the ratio of people aged 65 years or older to those aged 20 to 64 years in Japan is approximately 35%.

Question 16

____ is the inevitable biological aging that takes place in all members of the human species,as it takes place in all living organisms.

Accepted Answer

Primary aging is the term used to describe the inevitable biological aging that takes place in all living organisms, including humans. It is also sometimes referred to as natural aging or senescence. Secondary aging, lateral aging, and tertiary aging are not commonly used terms in the field of gerontology to describe the process of aging.

Question 17

Your grandmother has quite a bit of gray hair.She told you that she first started getting gray hair when she was 52 and it keeps getting grayer each year.What is happening that her hair is getting gray?

Accepted Answer

As people age, they experience a loss of pigment that provides hair color. This results in the hair turning gray or white. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 18

____ is the inevitable biological aging that takes place in all members of the human species,as it takes place in all living organisms,whereas ____ is the decline in physical functioning that takes place due to lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy diet,insufficient exercise,and substance use,as well as environmental influences such as pollution.

Accepted Answer

Primary aging refers to the natural and inevitable process of biological deterioration that occurs with advancing age, regardless of health habits. Secondary aging, on the other hand, refers to the aging process that results from external factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, and exposure to toxins.

Question 19

What is the term that is used to describe the decline in physical functioning that takes place due to lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy diet,insufficient exercise and substance use,as well as environmental influences such as pollution?

Accepted Answer

Secondary aging refers to decline in physical functioning that takes place due to lifestyle behaviors and environmental influences. Primary aging refers to changes that occur naturally with aging and is not influenced by external factors. Tertiary aging refers to the rapid decline that occurs at the end of life due to illness or disease. Quaternary aging refers to the effects of medical technology that extend the lifespan but may also result in prolonged illness or disability.

Question 20

What percentage of persons over age 80 years rated their health as "good" or "excellent?"

Accepted Answer

33% of persons over age 80 years rated their health as "good" or "excellent."

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