CH 1: The aging population

Question 1

older adults brought:

Answer 1

sacrifice, strength, spirit

Question 2

Varying views of older adults

Answer 2

To be respected
Dreaded growing old
First to be killed—perceived to be weak
Society’s best leaders
Placed at the mercy of their offspring when no longer able to work

Question 3

youngest-old ages

Answer 3

65-74

Question 4

middle-old ages

Answer 4

75-84

Question 5

oldest-old ages

Answer 5

85+

Question 6

age based on how they feel: physical, psychological and social function

Answer 6

functional age

Question 7

age based on how people estimate a person’s age based on appearance

Answer 7

perceived age

Question 8

age based on how people feel or perceive their own age

Answer 8

age identity

Question 9

average life expectancy

Answer 9

78.7

Question 10

in 2030, older adults will represent what percent of US population

Answer 10

20%

Question 11

by 2060, population over age of ___ will be doubled

Answer 11

65

Question 12

why do people live longer than they ever have before

Answer 12

vaccines
social determinents
housing
safer water

Question 13

current changes in life span based on ethnicity and gender

Answer 13

african american life expectancy has decreased
women continue to live longer than men

Question 14

what is the compression of morbidity

Answer 14

compress illness to be able to live a healthier, longer life

Question 15

what does healthcare coverage include

Answer 15

inpatient care in hospitals, including critical access and long-term care hospitals

Question 16

what does medical coverage include

Answer 16

doctors’ services and outpatient care when medically necessary

Question 17

what is included in medicare advantage plans

Answer 17

includes all healthcare and medical coverage

Question 18

income and employment for older adults

Answer 18

Dependent on social security income (supplemental)
Women and minorities struggle the most
Baby boomers continue to work in retirement
Desire to use knowledge and skills delaying retirement

Question 19

health insurance for older adults with social security

Answer 19

medicare

Question 20

health insurance for low income

Answer 20

medicaid

Question 21

cover long-term care or home care costs

Answer 21

long-term care coverage

Question 22

most deadly chronic condition for adults 65+

Answer 22

hypertension

Question 23

leading cause of death for older adults

Answer 23

chronic diseases

Question 24

why do older minorities have lower levels of health and function

Answer 24

lack of access to resources

Question 25

what demographic has increased/decreased in nursing homes

Answer 25

increased minorities
decreased white residents

Question 26

changes and advances in the older adult population

Answer 26

more tech savvy
better educated
more casual dress code
leisure time is scarce
exercise more frequently
informed consumers and desire active role of their health care
long-term care centers meet their needs
will face increased need for payment of services
nurses must advocate for cost-containment