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By how much did the Canadian population grow by between 2011 and 2016?

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5%

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The number of seniors aged 65 and over increased by what percentage between 2011 and 2016?

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20%

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As of 2016, the total number of Canadians aged 65 and over is?

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5.9 million

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The number of seniors represents what % of the Canadian population in 2016?

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Almost 17%

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TRUE OR FALSE: It is projected that the proportion of seniors could reach 23% of the over all population by 2031

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: For the first time, the % of seniors in Canada is exceeded the share of children (aged 14 and younger)

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: In 2016, the proportion of seniors in Canada was among the lowest of the G7 countries

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True

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The proportion of seniors has steadily increased since the end of the 1960s for which reason?

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The aging of the baby boomers
longer life expectancy
below replacement fertility rates

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Those labeled as “baby boomers” are those that were born between what years?

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1946-1965

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TRUE OR FALSE: In 2011, the average life expectancy for women was 79.4

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False

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TRUE OR FALSE: In 2011, the average life expectancy for men was 79.4

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: In 2011, the average life expectancy between males and females is increasing

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False

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In 2016, there were how many centenarians in Canada? How much has it increased since 2011?

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8,230

41%

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The province with the lowest proportion of seniors is?

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Alberta

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Of the 35 Canadian cities with populations over 100,000 where does St. Catharines rank in terms of proportion of seniors?

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3rd

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In 2016, what percentage of the Canadian population lived in collective dwellings such as long term care and retirement homes?

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1.2%

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TRUE OR FALSE: Nealry 1 in 3 people aged 85 or older lives in a collective dwelling

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True

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What percentage of residents in collective dwellings aged 85 and over were women?

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75%

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TRUE OR FALSE: The most common type of collective dwelling that those aged 85 and over lived in was a long-term care home

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: The need for RT professionals to work with older adults will continue to increase

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True

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What is aging?

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The inevitable and individual process of change over time including decreases in physiological, social and cognitive skills

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T OR F: Aged drivers have more accidents per driver than those under 65

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False

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T OR F: Personality changes with age, just like hair colour and skin texture

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False

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T OR F: The five sense (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) all tend to weaken with age

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True

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T OR F: Older adults have more acute, short term illnesses than younger persons
False
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T OR F: Older workers usually work as effectively as younger workers
True
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T OR F: Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition for older adults
True
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T OR F: Older people usually take longer to learn something new
True
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T OR F: Over 3/4 of older adults are healthy enough to carry out their normal activities without help
True
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T OR F: It is estimated that over 60% of residents in long-term care homes in Ontario have some form of dementia
True
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T OR F: 1/3 of residents in long-term care home in Ontario use a wheelchair
True
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T OR F: Over 50% of residents in long-term care fall each year
False
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T OR F: 57% of residents in long-term care require extensive assistance or are totally dependent for help with activities of daily living
True
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T OR F: By the time Ontario seniors require care that can only be delivered in long term care homes, they are frailer and more complex than in the past
True
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T OR F: In general, people who are old tend to be pretty much alike
False
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What are generations?
a group of individuals who are about the same age and have shared, most often as children or young adults, specific historical events or experiences. These events may influence their beliefs, lifestyle, expectations, preferences.
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What are the 5 different generations?
``` Traditionalist Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y (Millennials) Generation Z ```
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What years are Traditionalists born?
1945 or earlier
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What years were Baby Boomers born?
1946-1965
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What years were the Generation X's born?
1966-1980
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What year were the Generation Y's (Millennials) born?
1981-2000
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What year were the Generation Z's born?
After 2000
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What is a generation gap?
Term that was popular in the 1960s to describe the societal conflict taking place between young people at that time and their parents, teachers and authority figures in general.
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What is a preferred term for generation gap?
Generational differences
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What does the term Cuspers mean?
Those born near the end of one generation or the beginning of the next.
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How old are baby boomers currently?
54 up to 73
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This generation are the most highly educated, influential and prosperous generation in history?
The Baby Boomers
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What are Baby Boomers also reffered to as?
Zoomers | active baby boomers
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True or False: Baby Boomers seek high quality, adventurous, fulfilling activities
True
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True or False: Baby Boomers, spend the majority of their assets on travel and leisure?
True
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True or False: Baby boomer enjoy large group activities?
False. | They prefer individual or small group activities
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What percentage of Baby Boomers want to be involved in high movement activities?
60%
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What does Senescence mean?
the term for physiological changes that occur to the body due to aging process ``` Like: wrinkling grey hair diminishing sensory abilities stiffening of joints ```
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What are common conditions amongst older adults
``` Arthritis High blood pressure Heart disease cataracts osteoporosis ```
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What does cognition refer to?
refers to brain functions such as learning, memory, and problem solving
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True or false: Older adults direct cognitive resources to positive information, not negative
TRUE
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What type of memory is least likely to be impacted
long term memory
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What are some emotional changes in older people?
decrease in stress more likely to experience mixed emotions live in the moment
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What is the socio-emotional selectivity theory?
as individuals age, they may begin to reduce the number of people whom they regularly interact, focusing on a small number of meaningful relationships
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Fill in the blanks... | ___% of seniors feel isolated from others, while ___% feel excluded either often or some of the time
16% isolated | 17% excluded
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What were the 2 greatest predictors of who lived the longest in the Holt-Lunstad Study?
``` #1: Social Integration #2: Having close relationships ```
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LTC or RH? | Regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
LTC
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LTC or RH? Must follow guidelines set out in the Long Term Care Homes Act
LTC
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LTC or RH? Must follow guidelines set out in the Retirement Homes Act
RH
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LTC OR RH? RUN BY "FOR PROFIT COMPANIES"
BOTH
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LTC OR RH? RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
LTC
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LTC OR RH? SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE GOVERNMENT FOR THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED
LTC
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LTC OR RH? RESIDENTS PAY FOR THE FULL COST OF THEIR ACCOMMODATION AND AN CARE SERVICES THEY PURCHASE FROM THE HOME
RH
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LTC OR RH? THERE ARE OVER 700 OF THESE IN ONTARIO
RETIREMENT HOME
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LTC OR RH? AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE ACCESS TO 24 HOUR NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE WHERE THOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE SAFELY MET IN THE COMMUNITY
LTC
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LTC OR RH? ARE INSPECTED REGULARLY
BOTH
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LTC OR RH? MUST HAVE A LISCENCE TO OPERATE
BOTH
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LTC OR RH? AS PER LEGISLATION, MUST PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FOR THOSE RESIDENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR ROOMS
BOTH
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LTC OR RH? SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A "HOME" NOT AN INSTITUTION
BOTH
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What does the term "Aging in Place" mean?
Having the health and social supports and services you need to live safely and independently in your home or your community for as long as you wish and are able
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What does the term "age friendly communities mean"?
Encourage seniors and other residents to stay active and engaged, and make it easy to do so with features such as well-maintained sidewalks and benches, accessible buildings, and good public transportation
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What type of settings would you see "Day Programs"
``` in-home private practice retirement homes long-term care homes hospitals Hospice ```
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LTC OR RH? STAFF PROVIDING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES MUST MEET CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
BOTH
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What year did the first baby boomers reach 65 years old?
2011
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Only __% of programs offered to this age group match boomer needs
30%
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Less than __% of recreation professionals feel prepared for influx of boomers
less than 6%
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__% of recreation professionals believe that boomers will demand more than what the current senior centers and retirement communities offer
91%
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What shape does the new population pyramid look like?
Rectangle
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What are the 3 most common conditions in seniors?
Arthritis Heart Disease Hearing Loss
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