Active Seniors in TV and Movies
From 1982 - 1995, this now active senior hosted and sold 17 million copies of her workout series. If you don't know her from her workout videos, you may know her for her work in movies like "9 to 5" or "Barbarella."
Who is Jane Fonda?
This late singer sold more than 50 million records worldwide. He continued to record music and tour into his 90s, until his retirement in 2021. He also broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to release an album of new material, at the age of 95 years and 60 days.
Who is Tony Bennett?
Older adults are hospitalized for _________ related injuries 5 times more than injuries from other causes. Participation in balance programs can help reduce these types of injuries.
What is falls?
Name one of the seven dimension of wellness.
What is Physical, Intellectual, Social, Vocational, Spiritual, Emotional, Environmental?
A French woman named Jeanne Calment earned the honor of the world's oldest living person, and has continued to hold the record for longest verified human lifespan. This is the age that Jeanne lived to.
122 years old
This television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today. The show's host had a 35 year tenure with the show and hosted until his retirement at age 84.
What is "The Price is Right?"
This 89-year-old singer is still touring with his band, which has the same original name as when it was formed in 1960. The band is on its farewell tour called "The Last Encores" throughout 2023 and 2024.
Who is Frankie Valli (and the Four Seasons)?
Developed by the World Health Organization, this concept is described as the “process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security to enhance the quality of life of aging people."
What is active aging?
Name one nutrient provided by the milk group.
What is Calcium, potassium, vitamin D, Protein?
This is the nation's leading community fitness program designed specifically for seniors, and may be offered at no cost according to your Medicare health plan.
What is SilverSneakers?
This actress is often referred to as "the best actress of her generation." She has been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards and 32 Golden Globe Awards. She is credited in over 70 movies throughout her career.
Who is Meryl Streep?
This late female singer toured for 57 years and was nominated for 18 Grammy Awards. As of 2022, she was the most awarded female country recording artist and the only female ACM Artist of the Decade (the 1970s). She released her 50th studio album in 2021.
Who is Loretta Lynn?
True or False.... Physical strength declines in old age as muscle mass begins to decline at a rate of 1% per year starting at age 45.
True! Research shows that weight bearing exercise, aerobics, and weight resistance can restore muscle strength, increase stamina, stabilize balance and minimize falls.
This is the amount of time it is recommended you spend taking part in physical/cardio activity daily.
What is 30 minutes?
This refers to the brain's ability to modify its connections and function in response to environmental demands, an important process in learning.
What is neuroplasticity?
This famous actress is one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She has received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award (EGOT). Her film credits in 2023 include "80 For Brady" and "Fast X."
Who is Rita Moreno?
This late singer and activist popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. In 2022, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category. During his life, he received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT), as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who is Harry Belafonte?
Name one of the five primary goals of any exercise program.
What is 1) Improve strength 2) Improve range of motion 3) Improve balance 4) Improve coordination and 5) Improve endurance?
These are the three sports you must complete to participate in a triathalon. If you were doing the Ironman Triathalon, you'd log over 140 miles across all three sports.
What are swimming, cycling and running?
2.4 miles swimming
112 miles biking
26.2 miles running
A study conducted by Forbes magazine determined the best and worst international destinations for seniors to travel based on factors including quality of things to do, peacefulness, healthcare, and walkability. This city was rated the best destination for seniors to travel to.
Istabul, Turkey (8.09 out of 10)
The Turkish city scored highly across many of the metrics, particularly for its quality of things to do, peacefulness (10), healthcare (8.41), and ease of walking (9.57).
This British actress boasts one Oscar, six Golden Globes and three Grammys. Since 2020, she has been narrating the Netflix series "Bridgerton." In 2022, she received the AFI Life Achievement Award at the age of 87.
Who is Julie Andrews?
This British singer and songwriter is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. He released his 31st studio album in 2021, and currently performs and records music at age 78.
Who is Rod Stewart?
These are defined as "geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy."
What are blue zones?
Loma Linda, California
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Sardinia, Italy
Ikara, Greece
Okinawa, Japan
White potatoes are high in this vitamin.
What is potassium?
The number of older adults is increasing every year. In 2020, there were 56.4 million people age 65 and older. By 2030, that group is expected to be 74.1 million strong. As the population continues to age, the nation needs many more healthcare providers who are trained in geriatric care. This is the current estimated number of licensed geriatricians in the United States.
7,500 licensed geriatricians
It's important to note that as the number of older adults rises, the US will need more than 30,000 geriatricians to meet care needs.