Demographics and the Older Adult

Question 1

senior definition debate

Answer 1

rising life expectancies
-differences in population data between those 65+

Question 2

Contributing factors to aging population

Answer 2

increased life expectancy
baby boomer generation

Question 3

implications of aging population

Answer 3

workforce implications
increased need for LTC
healthcare utilization and multiple chronic conditions

Question 4

contributing factors to faster aging in rural regions

Answer 4

out-migration of youth to urban areas
immigration in urban areas

Question 5

indigenous aging effect

Answer 5

unequal gains
geographic isolation
socioeconomic status