Introduction

Question 1

What age is looked at for social security and Medicare eligibility?

Answer 1

65

Question 2

What are the subgroups of ages used by researchers?

Answer 2

Younger old (65-75)

Older old (75-85)

Oldest old (85+)

Question 3

When do most diseases begin in those who are aging?

Answer 3

40-50

Question 4

Why is the older population growing in the future?

Answer 4

Declining birth rates

Decreased mortality rates

Better overall health

Large number in baby boomer generation

Question 5

What are the keys to successful aging according to Rowe and Kahn?

Answer 5

Avoiding disease and disability

Maintaining high physical and cognitive function

Sustained engagement in social activities

Question 6

How can physical therapists impact successful aging?

Answer 6

By working with teens and young adults

Question 7

How is optimal aging different from successful aging?

Answer 7

It is for those who can not avoid disease or disability Maintaining high

Question 8

What is the key in optimal aging?

Answer 8

Being able to remain happy in physical, cognitive, functional, emotional and social despite disease or disability

Question 9

What is the physical stress theory of aging?

Answer 9

Increased physical stress level leads to injury and other complications and eventually death