Implications of an Aging Population

Question 1

A multidimensional concept to distinguish between individuals with the characteristics of aging and those adults who have managed successful aging

Answer 1

Successful/Optimal Aging

Question 2

3 elements of successful aging

Answer 2

Avoiding disease and disability
Maintaining high physical activity and cognitive function
Sustaining engagement in social and productive activities

Question 3

Allow satisfaction of life in different domains

Answer 3

Physical
Psychological
Social

Question 4

1946 to 1964

Answer 4

Baby Boomer

Question 5

When did mortality decline

Answer 5

20th Century

Question 6

The decline in mortality was a result of

Answer 6

Advances in health at birth and younger ages, especially infant mortality

Question 7

What year was life expectancy for people aged 65 years old increase?

Answer 7

2000

Question 8

How many years was the life expectancy of people aged 65 at 2000’s

Answer 8

18 years

Question 8

Which sex has a longer life expectancy?

Answer 8

Female

Question 9

Ranking of Life Expectancy according to Race

Answer 9

White women
Black women = White male
Black Male

Question 10

This race made up 81% of the Geriatric population in 2006

Answer 10

Non-Hispanic White

Question 11

This race made up 9% of the Geriatric population in 2006

Answer 11

Black

Question 12

This race made up 3% of the Geriatric population in 2006

Answer 12

Asians

Question 13

This race made up 6% of the Geriatric population in 2006

Answer 13

Hispanics of any race

Question 14

Do married people have lower mortality rates?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Ranking of Causes of Death among the Geriatric population

Answer 15

1, Heart diseases
2. Malignant neoplasms
3. Cerebrovascular disease
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
5. Pneumonia and influenza

Question 16

The most prevalent condition among the older population

Answer 16

Arthritis

Question 16

Measures performance essential to meeting social expectations of what is “normal” functioning for an adult

Answer 16

Functional assessment

Question 16

physical, psychological, and social function

Answer 16

Overall health status

Question 17

5 Areas of Physical Functional Activities

Answer 17

Mobility
Basic ADLs
Instrumental ADLs
Work
Recreation

Question 17

What are the Basic ADLs

Answer 17

Ambulation
Dressing
Eating
Personal Hygiene
Transfers

Question 18

Basic ADLs are activities necessary for

Answer 18

Hygiene
Survival
Self-care

Question 19

What assesses work ability?

Answer 19

NAGI approach

Question 20

NAGI approach components

Answer 20

Walking (10 steps w/o rest)
Walking a quarter mile
Sitting/Standing for 2 hours
Stooping, crouching, kneeling
Reaching up overhead
Grasping with fingers
Carrying 10/25 lbs