The #1 reason why seniors end up in a nursing home or in the hospital is
What are falls?
100
Dementia and Alzheimers are normal parts of aging? True/False.
FALSE
100
Annual vaccinations is a good way to stay healthy. True or False
True!
100
Eating a healthy diet, exercising and seeing your doctor are all ways to make _____ easier.
Aging.
200
These two vitamins can help keep your bones strong
What is Vitamin A and Calcium
200
Wearing the proper shoes, have adequate lighting, having annual eye exams and using assistive walking devices are all good ways to
What is prevent falls?
200
Ways you can help maintain your memory, include all of the following except: 1) Word games, 2) cross-word puzzles, 3) doing nothing, 4) reading a book.
3) doing nothing.
200
Older adults shouldn't exercise, true or false.
FALSE. Exercise in older adults has been proven to increase stability and help older adults live happier and healthier lives.
200
Aging can't be fun, True or False
FALSE. Many older adults live healthy and happy lives. Staying active and socializing are all key ways to make aging fun.
300
The reason why many seniors have medications errors and drug-interactions.
They take many medications.
300
Is a system that can contact the proper authorities (EMS, Fire, Police) that many seniors use
What is Life Alert?
300
There is a cure for dementia and alzheimers. True or False
FALSE. There are medications and therapies that delay the worsening of symptoms, but there is currently no cure.
300
This kind of doctor can help keep you updated on vaccinations, keep you out of the hospital, and help prevent diseases.
What is a primary care doctor?
300
Activities that are good for older adults include all of the following but, 1) Exercising, 2) Memory games, 3) Sleeping all day, 4) Socializing with friends and family.
3) Sleeping all day.
400
Keeping a medication list is important in case of
What is an emergency
400
If you experience frequent falls, suffer from headaches, or dizziness, it may be time to have a _____
What is an eye exam?
400
All of the following are symptoms of dementia, except: a) challenges in planning and problem solving b) forgetfulness c) desire to watch television d) problems understanding directions e) confusion with time and place
What is (c) the desire to watch television
400
This can lead to falls, lack of energy, illnesses, and other serious symptoms.
What is lack of nutrition.
400
Before starting any kind of exercise plan, it is important to discuss it with your doctor. True or False.
TRUE.
500
If you have a lack of energy or poor appetite, your ____ may be to blame.
What is medications
500
One of the most common breaks that occur when a senior falls is a _____.
What is a fractured hip.
500
Almost two-thirds of all Americans living with Alzheimer's disease are women.
TRUE Of the 5.2 million of Americans aged 65 and older, 3.4 million are women, 1.8 million are men.
500
If you ever have questions, who can you contact for help or advice other than your doctor, your family, or your friends?