Social Security
The minimum age at which you can begin collecting social security benefits
What is 62?
This Baby Boomer is a talk show host, actress, producer, media executive, and philanthropist. She has sometimes been ranked as "the most influential person in the world." She is 65.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This chronic disease is caused by reduced insulin production or resistance, resulting in higher blood sugar
What is diabetes?
This tax-qualified, defined-contribution pension retirement account is offered by many employers to employees
What is a 401k?
True or False? Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal
What is true? However, this law is not enforced very often, leaving older adults in tough employment situations
The minimum number of years you should work in order to be eligible for social security benefits
What is 10 years?
This Baby Boomer is 73 years old. He is the founder of a successful technology company, as well as an investor, author, and philanthropist. He was born and raised in Seattle, WA and is one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Who is Bill Gates?
The following symptoms are indicators of which disease?:
Memory loss that disrupts daily life
Confusion with time or place
Challenges planning or solving problems
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
True or false? Medicare covers all medical costs
What is false?
This is the most common form of ageism in the workplace that older adults experience
What is not getting hired because of age?
This number of people that received social security program benefits in 2020 (approximate)
What is 67.9 million?
This Baby Boomer is a producer and actor who has appeared in more that 100 films including Pulp Fiction and Jurassic Park. He is the voice of Incredibles character, Frozone. He is 70 years old.
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
This sensory loss-in-function is the 3rd leading chronic condition affecting adults over 75.
What is hearing loss?
The average age of retirement in the United States
What is 63?
This Netflix original series stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, two older actresses. The show addresses many ageist stereotypes, including dating, cell phone use, driving, etc.
What is Grace and Frankie?
This President passed the Social Security Act
Who is President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This Baby Boomer is known primarily for her work in country music. She has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts, and has received 47 Grammy nominations. She is also known for her big hair, and is godmother to Miley Cyrus. She is 73.
Who is Dolly Parton?
Which condition does approximately 50% of adults 65 or older have? (hint: think broadly)
What is chronic disease?
This is the age that social security defines as "full retirement age"
What is 66?
Older people date too! And use technology! Name one online dating website for older adults
What is eHarmony, Match.com, SeniorMatch, OurTime, etc.
This agency of the federal government administers social security
What is the Social Security Administration (SSA)?
This Baby Boomer is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Denver Broncos and is a two time Super Bowl champion. He is 59.
Who is John Elway?
A condition in which bones become brittle and weak. More common in post-menpoausal females.
What is Osteoporosis
True or false? When someone retires, they stop having fun, being social, and being active, and watch tv all day instead.
What is false! While some older adults struggle with retirement, many take the opportunity to travel to new places, join new social groups, and take on new hobbies.
True or false? All older people are cranky and angry all the time
What is false! This is a classic example of ageist stereotypes