Age-related Changes and Successful Ageing Quiz
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Which age group is commonly categorized as 'young-old'?

  • 50-55 years old
  • 60-65 years old
  • 70-75 years old
  • 65-70 years old (correct)
  • What is the arbitrary age commonly used to identify the older adult?

  • 65 years old (correct)
  • 70 years old
  • 50 years old
  • 60 years old
  • What is the concept that focuses on maintaining a high quality of life as people age?

  • End-of-life care
  • Ageing population management
  • Successful ageing (correct)
  • Elderly care
  • What is the final stage of the normal life span called?

    <p>Senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for individuals older than 75 years?

    <p>'Old-old'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'social disconnection' refer to?

    <p>Lack of social, emotional, and physical engagement with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Old-Age Support Ratio' based on?

    <p>The number of people capable of providing economic support to older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of an ageing population for physiotherapy?

    <p>Increasing need for physiotherapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Biological Age' take into consideration?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main way of defining age according to the text?

    <p>Chronological Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major risk factor for functional impairments, chronic diseases, and mortality?

    <p>Biological Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Beyond Healthcare to Health' imply?

    <p>Shift towards holistic well-being beyond medical treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the source, what can physiotherapists specializing in geriatric care influence?

    <p>Quality of life of older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Social disconnection' refer to?

    <p>Lack of social, emotional, and physical engagement with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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