Age and Disability – Flashcards
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Which of the following is a cause of the challenges to Social Security?
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Longer life expectancies
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The elderly population continues to grow.
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True
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Which of the following is NOT an example of ageism?
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Advertisements that use elderly people to sell health related devices
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One of the major issues of concern for older Americans is ageism.
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True
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By the year 2050, one out of every nine Americans will be elderly.
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False (1 in 5)
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The baby-boom generation includes those born between 1946 and the 1960s.
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True (1946-1964)
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Ageism is the belief that one age category is superior to another age category.
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True
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Not many senior citizens are politically active.
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False (Seniors are most likely to vote)
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In the year 2030 the dependency ratio for the baby-boomers when they retire will be 2 to 1.
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True
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More women than men age 65 and older are in poverty.
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True
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Government sponsored health insurance for elderly Americans and Americans with disabilities.
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MediCARE
