Seniors And Adults

Question 1

is a phenomenon
indicated by a steady increase in the number and
proportion of the elderly and a corresponding
decline in the proportion of younger age groups.

Answer 1

Population ageing

Question 2

state of being old.
• basis of having reached a specific age
• for example, 65 is often used for social or legislative policies, while 75 is
used for physiological evaluations

Answer 2

Aged

Question 3

The changes that occur normally in
plants and animals as they grow older

Answer 3

Ageing

Question 4

study of aging from the broadest
perspective

Answer 4

Gerontology

Question 5

branch of medicine that deals with the
structural changes, physiology, diseases, and
hygiene of old age

Answer 5

Geriatrics

Question 6

Divisions of Old

Answer 6

65-74 yrs- young old
75 yrs and over- old old
85 and over- oldest old

Question 7

How we think, feel or act towards other or ourselves based on age

Answer 7

Ageism

Question 8

Ageism can be combatted by:

Answer 8

Policy and law
Educational activities
Intergemerational interventions

Question 9

Demographic variables of ageing

Answer 9

Marital status
Living arrangement
Economic status
Geographical location
Education
Housing
Racial and ethnic composition

Question 10

syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature,
in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking,
behavior and the ability to perform everyday
activities.

Answer 10

Dementia

Question 11

co-occur with other problems encountered
by older adults.
underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary
care settings.

Answer 11

Depression