Aging and Dementia in Different Cultures
Which country has the highest prevalence of dementia?
Japan (2636.98 per 100k)
What percentage of dementia cases are Alzheimer’s disease cases?
60% - 70%
Which vitamin is most commonly deficient among older adults?
Vitamin D
Do individualistic or collectivistic countries have more ageist attitudes?
individualistic countries
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
palindrome
What is the most aged country in the European Union?
Italy
Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the buildup of these forms of proteins:
amyloid plaques & neurofibrillary tangles
Aerobic exercise can increase the volume of which part of the brain?
hippocampus
What percentage of people in the U.S. are 65 and over? Guess within 5 percentage points.
about 16% (accept 11% - 21%)
Which mammal has the longest lifespan?
Bowhead Whale
This part of Japan is famous for its “Blue Zones,” regions where people often live past 100. They have strong social networks and grow gardens.
Okinawa, Japan
What is the projected number of people affected by dementia by 2050? Guess within 10 million people.
139 million (any answer 129 - 149 million counts)
What is the 2nd most common chronic condition among older adults?
high cholesterol (first is hypertension)
How many years does ageism shorten lives by? Guess within 2 years.
7.5 years (accept 5.5 - 9.5 years)
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
Jupiter
Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of residents aged 65 years and older?
Maine (23.5%)
Up to what percentage of people with dementia worldwide have not received a diagnosis? Guess within 5 percentage points)
up to 75% (accept 70 - 80%)
What percentage of older adults report at least 1 chronic condition? Guess within 5 percentage points.
93% (88% - 98%)
Name the type of intelligence that increases with age.
Crystallized intelligence
What’s the rarest blood type?
Rh null blood (golden blood)
Which country has the highest expected life expectancy at birth?
Monaco (89.8 years)
Name one of the most common causes of dementia besides Alzheimer's disease.
Lewy Bodies, vascular dementia, or frontotemporal dementia
What percentage of adults 65 and older meet federal activity guidelines? Guess within 2 percentage points.
14% (accept 12% - 16%)
What percentage of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs? Guess within 5 percentage points
54% (accept 49% - 59%)
What is the only letter not used in any U.S. state name?
Q