Aging Society Quiz

What is the main finding of the National Long-term Health Care Survey?

• Elderly people are now more educated and employed

• Elderly people are now happier and wealthier

• Elderly people are now sicker and less independent

• Elderly people are now healthier and more independent

Which health conditions have shown a decrease in the elderly population according to the survey?

• Cancer and heart disease

• Arthritis and high blood pressure

• Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

• Diabetes and obesity

What factor has contributed to the decrease in certain diseases among the elderly?

• Improved healthcare facilities

• Decrease in air pollution

• Advancements in medical technology

• Improvements in childhood nutrition

What is the estimated financial saving for the US government's Medicare system due to the decrease in disabled elderly people?

• $100 million

• $1 trillion

• $200 billion

• $500 billion

What is the main finding of the MacArthur Foundation's research group for successful ageing?

• Elderly who have large families are more likely to stay healthy

• Elderly who have high income are more likely to stay healthy

• Elderly who are able to take care of themselves are more likely to stay healthy

• Elderly who live in nursing homes are more likely to stay healthy

According to neuroscientist Carl Cotman, what may help prevent the decline of brain function in humans?

• Regular social interactions

• Mental puzzles and games

• Daily physical activity

• Eating a balanced diet

What did social epidemiologist Teresa Seeman find regarding self-esteem and stress in people over 70?

• Higher self-esteem leads to higher stress levels

• Challenging activities lead to higher self-esteem and lower stress levels

• Lower self-esteem leads to lower stress levels

• Challenging activities lead to lower self-esteem and higher stress levels

What negative point is associated with living an independent life as an elderly person?

• Higher levels of stress hormones while sleeping

• Improved mental health

• Lower levels of stress hormones while sleeping

• Decreased risk of heart disease

What does Seeman suggest about the results of the research on aging?

• They are irrelevant to common sense

• They support common sense

• They are unrelated to aging

• They contradict common sense

What is the main conclusion drawn from the research on aging?

• Elderly people are facing more health challenges than before

• Elderly people are living longer and healthier lives

• Elderly people are becoming more dependent on others

• Elderly people are not affected by external factors