aging quiz

Question 1

Do the majority of older adults (over 65) have Alzheimer’s dementia?

Answer 1

False. Only 11% of those aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia, and the percentage increases with age.

Question 2

Does intelligence significantly decline as people age?

Answer 2

False. Healthy adults maintain their intellectual capacity well into older adulthood, though there is some decline in the eighth decade of life.

Question 3

Is it very difficult for older adults to learn new things?

Answer 3

False. Older adults can learn new things, especially with instructions, practice, and tasks related to their interests.

Question 4

Is memory loss a normal part of aging?

Answer 4

True. Aging is associated with modest memory loss, particularly short-term memory.

Question 5

Does reaction time increase with age?

Answer 5

True. Reaction time increases with age when processing stimuli.

Question 6

Is depression more common in older adults than younger people?

Answer 6

False. Symptoms of major depression decline with age, though depression is common in older adults due to situational factors.

Question 7

Are older adults at risk for HIV/AIDS?

Answer 7

True. Adults aged 50 and older account for over 50% of Canadians living with HIV.

Question 8

Do older adults have more trouble sleeping than younger adults?

Answer 8

True. Sleep quality tends to decline with age, with more frequent awakenings and lighter sleep.

Question 9

Do older adults have the highest suicide rate of any age group?

Answer 9

False. The highest suicide rates are among those aged 50-64, not the elderly.

Question 10

Does blood pressure increase with age?

Answer 10

True and false. While blood pressure tends to increase, the criteria for high blood pressure in older adults are debated.

Question 11

Do older adults sweat less, increasing their susceptibility to hyperthermia?

Answer 11

True. Older adults perspire less, making them more vulnerable to overheating.

Question 12

Do all women develop osteoporosis as they age?

Answer 12

False. While osteoporosis is more common in older women, not all develop it.

Question 12

Does height decline in older adulthood?

Answer 12

True. Height tends to decline with age due to vertebrae weakening and other factors.

Question 13

Does physical strength decline in older adulthood?

Answer 13

True. Muscle mass declines with age, leading to reduced strength and mobility.

Question 14

Do most older adults lose interest in or the capacity for sexual relations?

Answer 14

False. Sexuality remains important to many older adults, although physical changes can affect sexual activity.

Question 15

Does bladder capacity decrease with age, leading to frequent urination?

Answer 15

True. Bladder elasticity declines, causing reduced capacity and potentially frequent urination.

Question 16

Is kidney function unaffected by age?

Answer 16

False. Kidney function declines with age, affecting filtration rates.