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Myths and Theories of Aging

Myths and Theories of Aging

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Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have the highest proportions of persons >65 years old.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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The oldest old (those >85 years) is the fastest growing segment of the population.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Most older persons live alone.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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The older population is more racially diverse than the general population, with the greatest increase among Hispanics.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Life expectancy for blacks and whites is nearly equal at age 85.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Heart disease, cancer and stroke together account for about 70% of deaths among older adults.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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About 20% of community-dwelling elders need help with one or more ADLs.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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The most common chronic condition in the elderly is hypertension.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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About 25% of the older population will reside in a nursing home.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 10 von 28

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Over 25% of total Medicare expenditures for a given year go to enrollees who are in the last year of life.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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The majority of older Americans describe themselves as very satisfied with life.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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About 3/4 of elders, ages 75-84, report having no disabilities.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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In case of severe disability, <10% of the elderly want to receive long-term care from a family member.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Older Americans take an average of 3 medications at any one time.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Less than one-half of home health care of elders is provided as informal support by family members.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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65% of elder abuse is between spouses with elderly husbands abused twice as often as elderly wives.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Older drivers have higher collision rates per mile driven than any other age group.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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At 65, 30% of men report regular sexual activity.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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the changes due solely to the aging process, uncomplicated by damage from environment, lifestyle or disease.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Successful Aging

  • Usual Aging

  • Senescence

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Changes due to the combined effects of the aging process and of disease and adverse environmental and lifestyle factors.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Successful Aging

  • Usual Aging

  • Senescence

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The nonreversible, deteriorative changes in aged organisms that predispose them to fatal disease and death.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Successful Aging

  • Usual Aging

  • Senescence

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Frage 22 von 28

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Select the 3 comments that apply to the Hayflick Limit Theory of Aging

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Once a critical number of replications is reached, cells stop dividing.

  • Telomeres at the end of chromosomes shorten with each cell division.

  • “Immortal” cells avoid telomere shortening due to enzyme telomerase.

  • Age pigments (lipofuscin) seen at microscopic levels of body tissues.

  • Rate-of-living theory – longevity is inversely proportional to metabolic rate.

  • Progressive accumulation of mutations produces random chromosome damage.

  • The immune system no longer recognizes some of its own members and becomes self-destructive.

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Frage 23 von 28

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Select the 3 correct notes about the Free-Radical Theory of Aging.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Free-radical reactions implicated in aging process as well as disorders such as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cataracts.

  • Free-radical reactions are not related to atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or cataracts.

  • Age pigments (lipofuscin) seen at microscopic levels of body tissues.

  • Antioxidant nutrients appear to be FR inhibitors.

  • Once a critical number of replications is reached, cells stop dividing.

  • Caloric restriction while maintaining essential nutrients decreases metabolic rate.

  • Aging is a nonrandom phenomenon.

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Frage 24 von 28

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Select the 2 correct notes about the Somatic Mutation Theory of Aging.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Progressive accumulation of mutations produces random chromosome damage.

  • Aging is a nonrandom phenomenon.

  • Congenital mutations eventually propagate to all cells.

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Frage 25 von 28

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According to the Cross-Linkage Theory of Aging, Cross-linkage of large fat molecules within the body (eg. collagen, elastin, and DNA) is responsible for aging.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 26 von 28

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The following concepts are part of which theory of aging:

Self-concept depends on how one performs in daily activities and the way others react to the person.
Sense of self, ability to mediate between self and society, and value to society.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Disengagement Theory

  • Activity Theory

  • Social Reconstruction Theory

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Successful Aging seldom brings drastic changes in self-concept or self-esteem.

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  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 28 von 28

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Select the 3 actions that positively influence the aging process and enhance quality of life in later years, according to the MacArthur Foundation Study of Successful Aging.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Avoid Disease and Disability

  • Maintain High Cognitive and Physical Function

  • Stay Involved With Life and Living

  • Eat lots of Fruits and Vegetables

  • Live at Home as Long as Possible

  • Read a Book every Week

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