1: Ageing and society Flashcards

1
Q

Mean life expectancy is (increasing / decreasing).

A

increasing

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2
Q

The proportion of the population who are over 65 is (increasing / decreasing).

A

increasing

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3
Q

As you get older, your level of ____ tends to increase.

A

disability

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4
Q

Is healthy life expectancy increasing at the same rate as mean life expectancy?

A

No

i.e people are sick for longer before they die

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5
Q

Why does QOL decrease faster with age in lower income countries?

A

Less access to support e.g government, care, technology & social media

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6
Q

Where do most older people live?

A

At home

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7
Q

A person’s chronological age is not necessarily the same as their ___ age.

A

biological age

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8
Q

How long in years do people spend

a) working
b) in retirement

over their lifetimes?

A

a) 35 years working

b) 25 years retired

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9
Q

Some older people are vulnerable and therefore susceptible to ___.

A

abuse

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10
Q

Even though they aren’t working, what are some important roles of older people in society?

A

Informal caregivers

Consumers

Teachers

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