Geriatric Nursing Exam 1 126 questions with complete solution graded A+

What is aging determined by? - Society and Culture In 1935 social security set "old" at what age? - 65 years old. In the 2000s what was set as "old"? - Closer to 70 years of age. What is young-old? - 65-74 years. What is middle-old? - 75-84 years. What is old-old? - Older than 85 years. What does aging depend on? - Decade during which one was born or his or her history, Gender, Ethnic Group, and Health. According to Global Aging by 2050 what will happen? - The number of persons 60 years and older is likely to exceed those that are 15 years and younger. What is health influenced by? - Culture and age. What is the definition of health? - Wellness is one's whole being: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. What are functional abilities? - The person's ability to live independently to enjoy family and life.