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Question 41

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Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

A) estrogen protects women from early heart disease.
B) women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses.
C) women are less likely to be poor in their older years.
D) they participate less in the risky behaviors that lead to unintentional injuries.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Question 42

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

A) Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
B) Older women are twice as likely to live in poverty as older men are.
C) Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families.
D) The proportion of people age 65 and older in the U.S.population is expected to nearly double by the year 2030.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Question 43

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Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological health and lack of exercise.

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following,EXCEPT

Situation Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA).She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life. -Describe five strategies for age-proofing,and explain how each can help prevent,delay,lessen,or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings?

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Social Security?

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

About what percentage of noninstitutionalized older Americans live with a spouse or relative?

Joelene exercises on a regular basis.She can expect all of the following to happen,EXCEPT

Life expectancy is calculated by averaging the ages of death of a group of people over a certain period.

Failure to achieve a maximum potential life span results from all of the following,EXCEPT

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is called

Situation Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA) .She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life. -Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?