Question 1

Why do women live longer than men? Discuss three factors that may help explain this trend.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do women live longer than men?...

Question 2

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  31 
B)  20 
C)  47 
D)  13 
A)  31 
B)  20 
C)  47 
D)  13

Question 3

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion or disorientation. 
B)  forgetfulness and inability to concentrate. 
C)  aggressive behaviour and depression. 
D)  change in personality and hallucinations. 
A)  confusion or disorientation. 
B)  forgetfulness and inability to concentrate. 
C)  aggressive behaviour and depression. 
D)  change in personality and hallucinations.

Question 4

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees, ankles, and hips is

Accepted Answer

A)  lupus. 
B)  muscular arthritis. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  osteoarthritis. 
A)  lupus. 
B)  muscular arthritis. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  osteoarthritis.

Question 5

The percentage of Canadian seniors considered to be "low-income" was 5.2% in 2011.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). 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. All of the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  reading 
B)  doing puzzles 
C)  avoiding people 
D)  learning a language 
A)  reading 
B)  doing puzzles 
C)  avoiding people 
D)  learning a language

Question 7

What is the leading cause of vision loss in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  tuberculosis 
B)  cataracts 
C)  age-related macular degeneration (AM
D)  
D)  glaucoma 
A)  tuberculosis 
B)  cataracts 
C)  age-related macular degeneration (AM
D)  
D)  glaucoma

Question 8

What percentage of older Canadians have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  37 
C)  47 
D)  24 
A)  20 
B)  37 
C)  47 
D)  24

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In 2014, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.4 million 
B)  1.1 million 
C)  2.1 million 
D)  500,000 
A)  1.4 million 
B)  1.1 million 
C)  2.1 million 
D)  500,000

Question 12

Early warning signs for arthritis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fever. 
B)  changes in joint mobility. 
C)  unexplained weight gain. 
D)  early morning stiffness. 
A)  fever. 
B)  changes in joint mobility. 
C)  unexplained weight gain. 
D)  early morning stiffness.

Question 13

What percentage of Canadian men will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40

Question 14

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  providing community-sponsored classes for retirees. 
B)  offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
C)  providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
D)  setting a mandatory retirement age. 
A)  providing community-sponsored classes for retirees. 
B)  offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
C)  providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
D)  setting a mandatory retirement age.

Question 15

Canadian men who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live or more years longer.

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  5 
C)  19 
D)  11 
A)  22 
B)  5 
C)  19 
D)  11

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  physical inactivity. 
B)  destructive behavioural factors. 
C)  retirement. 
D)  destructive environmental factors. 
A)  physical inactivity. 
B)  destructive behavioural factors. 
C)  retirement. 
D)  destructive environmental factors.

Question 17

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Symptoms related to menopause may include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sexual desire. 
B)  excessive energy. 
C)  intellectual deterioration. 
D)  mood swings. 
A)  increased sexual desire. 
B)  excessive energy. 
C)  intellectual deterioration. 
D)  mood swings.

Question 20

All of the following are good low-impact exercises for a person with osteoarthritis, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  soccer 
B)  walking 
C)  swimming 
D)  tai chi 
A)  soccer 
B)  walking 
C)  swimming 
D)  tai chi

Why do women live longer than men? Discuss three factors that may help explain this trend.

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees, ankles, and hips is

The percentage of Canadian seniors considered to be "low-income" was 5.2% in 2011.

What is the leading cause of vision loss in Canada?

What percentage of older Canadians have diabetes?

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

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

In 2014, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

Early warning signs for arthritis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

What percentage of Canadian men will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following, EXCEPT

Canadian men who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live or more years longer.

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

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Symptoms related to menopause may include

All of the following are good low-impact exercises for a person with osteoarthritis, EXCEPT

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Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Why do women live longer than men? Discuss three factors that may help explain this trend.

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees, ankles, and hips is

The percentage of Canadian seniors considered to be "low-income" was 5.2% in 2011.

What is the leading cause of vision loss in Canada?

What percentage of older Canadians have diabetes?

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

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

In 2014, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

Early warning signs for arthritis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

What percentage of Canadian men will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following, EXCEPT

Canadian men who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live or more years longer.

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

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Symptoms related to menopause may include

All of the following are good low-impact exercises for a person with osteoarthritis, EXCEPT

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

Filters