Demography

Question 1

WHO classify post retirement into what 2 categories?

Answer 1

Aged 65-74 and aged 75+

Question 2

What has the population pyramid changed to become in developed countries?

Answer 2

From a triangle to a column

Question 3

What population demographic category take up 90% of acute general hospital beds? why

Answer 3

older women who tend to outlive their partners

Question 4

2 biggest risk factors for admission to hospital or entry into long term care?

Answer 4

Age

Living alone

Question 5

What happens to the rates of acute and chronic illnesses as we age? What presentation do older people usually have to hospital?

Answer 5

Acute illnesses remain constant across lifespan
Chronic illnesses increase in number exponentially as we age
Acute on chronic presentation

Question 6

What can happen if an older person has reduced reserves?

Answer 6

They can be easily pushed over the death threshold
Domino effect
Increased dependancy after illness

Question 7

Difference between impairment, handicap and disability?

Answer 7

Impairment is the disease itself
Disability is the functional loss due to disability
Handicap is the effect on lifestyle