Healthy Aging
With Age Comes Wisdom...Maybe
Ageism
Healthcare
in the U.S.
It Pays to
be Engaged
100

Consistently participating in this general form of body movement can improve cardiac function.

Exercise

100

There are this many colors of M&Ms in the original bag.

Six (6)

100

In 2021, this day in October was declared Ageism Awareness Day.

October 7

100

This medical specialty is dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for older adults.

Geriatrics

100

This condition is known as the "Silent Killer" as it can cause damage to your arteries and heart.

High blood pressure
or Hypertension

200

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Experts recommend applying this every day to protect it. 

Sunscreen

200

This monument was a gift to the U.S. from France and stands tall in New York.

The Statue of Liberty

200

82% of Americans age 50+ reported experiencing this form of discrimination regularly.

Ageism

200

In healthcare, some physicians may dismiss a treatable condition as a feature of this.

Old age
200

This holiday was first celebrated in the U.S. during the Civil War to honor the victory of Mexican forces against the French Army at the Battle of Puebla.

Cinco de Mayo

300

Eating fruits and vegetables rich in these are believed to help boost memory.

Antioxidants

300

She was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You better respect this Queen of Soul.

Aretha Franklin

300

Interpersonal ageism occurs when ageist beliefs, ideas, and stereotypes are shared during this type of interaction.

Social Interaction

300

According to the CDC, over half of adults living with this autoimmune disease are over the age of 50.

HIV/AIDS

300

People of all ages can enjoy this hobby which is all about the observation and identification of birds in their natural habitats.

Birding

400

A good night's sleep helps with better physical and cognitive functioning. The National Institutes of Health recommend that older adults sleep this range of hours each night.

7 to 9 hours

400

There are this many animals represented in the Chinese Zodiac.

Twelve (12)

400

This industry has one of the highest levels of ageism and age discrimination in the U.S.

Technology

400

Medicare is health insurance for people age 65+. There are this many parts of Medicare.

Four (4)

Part A: Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical Insurance
Part C: Medicare Advantage
Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage

400

Getting active and eating foods high in calcium, Vitamin D, and protein can help prevent this medical condition which occurs when bones become brittle or fragile.

Osteoporosis

500

Social networks tend to get smaller with age, but the connections tend to become this too.

Stronger or Closer

500

At 28% of their total population, this country has the highest percentage of citizens over the age of 65. 

Japan

followed by Italy at 22%, and Greece and Portugal at 21%.

500

When a person applies ageist beliefs to themselves it is known as this form of ageism.

Internalized ageism 

or Self-ageism

500

Recent estimates suggest that the annual healthcare cost of ageism in the U.S. totals this much.

$63 Billion

500

This museum, located in Baltimore, celebrates Maryland's industrial legacy and shows how innovation fuels progress. 

Baltimore Museum of Industry

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