Question 1

The number of living Americans who are members of the Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, is closest to:

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

All of the following are known reasons for the significantly increased life expectancies among Americans except:

Accepted Answer

While improved medical care, reduced infant mortality, and reductions in chronic diseases have contributed to increased life expectancies, the low stress lifestyle in certain states is not a recognized factor in the overall national increase in life expectancy.

Question 3

By the year 2050, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to:

Accepted Answer

The number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to double by 2050 due to the aging baby boomer generation and increased life expectancy.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of informal eldercare?

Accepted Answer

Informal eldercare refers to unpaid care provided by family members or friends, such as a granddaughter caring for her grandparent.

Question 5

Increased numbers of older people in the American populace and the fact that American workers are putting off retirement until later in life than ever before mean that, by 2030, ________ out of 10 workers in the United States will be over the age of 60.

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Question 6

Although Americans over the age of 85 represent only 1.5%of the current populace, they use approximately _______%of Medicare expenditures.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The two leading causes of death among Americans over the age of 65 are:

Accepted Answer

Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death among Americans over the age of 65, as they are prevalent chronic conditions in this age group.

Question 8

Which of the following disabling conditions does not increase in incidence as people age?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia typically has an onset in late adolescence or early adulthood and does not increase in incidence with age, unlike diabetes, dementia, and stroke, which are more common in older populations.

Question 9

The economic burden of which of the following conditions is projected to double in the United States between 2004 and 2030?

Accepted Answer

The economic burden of diabetes is projected to double due to increasing prevalence, healthcare costs, and the aging population.

Question 10

Approximately how many Americans are currently living with dementia?

Accepted Answer

As of recent estimates, approximately 7 million Americans are living with dementia, reflecting the growing prevalence of this condition among the aging population.

Question 11

Discuss emerging practice opportunities for rehabilitation counselors and case managers working with people with age-related disabilities.

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Question 12

What are the considerations that must be kept in mind when providing services to family members of elderly people with dementia?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Disabilities Related to Aging