Ageing Well or Not So Well

Question 1

Define “ageism”

Answer 1

A process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old

Question 2

What is the expected proportion of the worlds population that will be aged over 60 by 2050?

Answer 2

22%

Question 3

How will the number of people aged 80 and older increase in the period from 2000-2050?

Answer 3

It will increase 4-fold

Question 4

By 2050, what proportion of older people will live in low and middle income countries?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

What is “healthy life expectancy”?

Answer 5

The number of years lived in self-assessed good health

Question 6

What proportion of people will become carers at some point in their life?

Answer 6

3 in 5

Question 7

What roles can a carer fulfil?

Answer 7

Provide practical help such as preparing meals
Keep an eye on the person they care for
Keep them company
Take the person they care for out
Help the person they care for with financial matters
Help the person they care for deal with care services and benefits
Help with aspects of personal care

Question 8

What are the main options for out of hospital care?

Answer 8

Living in own home with support from family
Living in own home with support from social services
Sheltered housing
Residential home
Nursing home care