Davis Advantage Chp 10 Older Adult
Questions And Answers
In the United States, older adults make up what percentage of the total population? -12%
-fastest growing population
By 2050, what percentage of the population will be over the age of 65? -20% of the
population will be older than age 65.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of what percentage of the older population
over the next 10 years? -26%
What are the three subgroups older adults are categorized into? -Young old adults are
between the ages of 65 and 74.
-Middle old adults are those aged 75 to 84
-Oldest old adults are older than 85 years.
-As we age, physical, cognitive and psychosocial abilities deteriorate. While this happens at a
different rate for everyone, each of these subgroups has unique challenges.
, Davis Advantage Chp 10 Older Adult
Questions And Answers
What are the leading causes of death in America's elderly? -Chronic diseases
-Most commonly heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, influenza,
pneumonia and diabetes.
-Many of these diseases are preventable or manageable with healthy lifestyle measures. But must
be recognized early to minimize their impact on overall health.
What is the prevalence of diabetes in older adults in non Hispanic blacks and Asian Americans?
Higher in non-Hispanic blacks and lower in Asian Americans
What are common conditions in older adults that can impact quality of life? -Older adults
may be affected by bladder control issues, sleep disturbance, dementia, osteoporosis, falls,
depression, effects of polypharmacy and loss of appetite.
-If left untreated, these seemingly minor conditions can cause more serious complications, which
in turn can lead to death.
-For example, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults and considered the most
preventable source of mortality and morbidity in this group.
Questions And Answers
In the United States, older adults make up what percentage of the total population? -12%
-fastest growing population
By 2050, what percentage of the population will be over the age of 65? -20% of the
population will be older than age 65.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of what percentage of the older population
over the next 10 years? -26%
What are the three subgroups older adults are categorized into? -Young old adults are
between the ages of 65 and 74.
-Middle old adults are those aged 75 to 84
-Oldest old adults are older than 85 years.
-As we age, physical, cognitive and psychosocial abilities deteriorate. While this happens at a
different rate for everyone, each of these subgroups has unique challenges.
, Davis Advantage Chp 10 Older Adult
Questions And Answers
What are the leading causes of death in America's elderly? -Chronic diseases
-Most commonly heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, influenza,
pneumonia and diabetes.
-Many of these diseases are preventable or manageable with healthy lifestyle measures. But must
be recognized early to minimize their impact on overall health.
What is the prevalence of diabetes in older adults in non Hispanic blacks and Asian Americans?
Higher in non-Hispanic blacks and lower in Asian Americans
What are common conditions in older adults that can impact quality of life? -Older adults
may be affected by bladder control issues, sleep disturbance, dementia, osteoporosis, falls,
depression, effects of polypharmacy and loss of appetite.
-If left untreated, these seemingly minor conditions can cause more serious complications, which
in turn can lead to death.
-For example, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults and considered the most
preventable source of mortality and morbidity in this group.
