Implications of an Aging Population Flashcards
A multidimensional concept to distinguish between individuals with the characteristics of aging and those adults who have managed successful aging
Successful/Optimal Aging
3 elements of successful aging
Avoiding disease and disability
Maintaining high physical activity and cognitive function
Sustaining engagement in social and productive activities
Allow satisfaction of life in different domains
Physical
Psychological
Social
1946 to 1964
Baby Boomer
When did mortality decline
20th Century
The decline in mortality was a result of
Advances in health at birth and younger ages, especially infant mortality
What year was life expectancy for people aged 65 years old increase?
2000
How many years was the life expectancy of people aged 65 at 2000’s
18 years
Which sex has a longer life expectancy?
Female
Ranking of Life Expectancy according to Race
White women
Black women = White male
Black Male
This race made up 81% of the Geriatric population in 2006
Non-Hispanic White
This race made up 9% of the Geriatric population in 2006
Black
This race made up 3% of the Geriatric population in 2006
Asians
This race made up 6% of the Geriatric population in 2006
Hispanics of any race
Do married people have lower mortality rates?
True
