Aging and Long Term Care 1) According to estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau the population of those 65 and above in the year 2030 will be:   30 million 71.5 million 100.5 million 65 million   2) White elderly men are five times more likely to commit suicide than the general population:   True False   3) Symptoms of Major Depression include:   a. Mostly depressed mood for over 2 weeks b. A hope for the future c. Loss of interest in usual activities d. Recurrent thgouths of death and suicide Answers a, c and d   4) What percentage of older adults suffer from Major Depression?   1-2% 5-6% 10-11% 50%   5) According to Holmes and Rahe the most stressful event in a person's life is:   The death of a child Having a terminal disease The death of a spouse Pain   6) Early signs of Alzheimer's disease include:   a. Difficulty expressing thoughts and feelings b. Increased energy c. A new desire to try new things d. Poor recall of recent events Both a and d   7) Biological concerns for the Elderly include:   The loss of teeth The loss of hearing Memory impairment Chronic Disease All of the above   8) The majority of people 65 and older enjoy regular physical leisure activities:   True False   9) What percentage of older people live in poverty?   5% 10% 15% 25%   10) Which of the following is a true statement?   The percentage of older working men has increased while the percentage of older working women has decreased since 1961 The percentage of older working women has increased while the percentage of older working men has decreased since 1961   11) Because of the clear need, long-term care decisions are easy to make:   True False   12) Alternatives for Long-Term care include:   Moving in with family members Hiring professional caregivers Skilled nursing facilities All of the above