Aging Fun Facts

Question 1

Alcoholism & alcohol abuse are significantly greater problems in the adult population over the age of 65, then under 65.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

As people grow older, their intelligence declines significantly

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Older adults have higher rates of criminal victimization than adults under 65.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

All women develop osteoporosis as they age.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

At what age are you typically considered "elderly"?

Accepted Answer

65

Question 6

Most of the elderly population are living in SNFs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Memory loss is a normal part of aging.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The majority of elderly people have Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Most older adults consider their health to be "good".

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

As adults grow older, reaction time increases.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The life expectancy of men at age 65 is about the same as that of women at age 65?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Physical strength declines in old age.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Most elderly people lose interest in and capacity for sexual relations

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Older individuals become more religious as they continue to grow older.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

As you age, you experience fewer acute conditions & more chronic health conditions.

Accepted Answer

True

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