Stages of Elderhood
What is the age range categorized under “young-old?”
What is 65-74
What category of disability involves difficulties walking, getting in and out of bed, and using stairs.
What is mobility disability
What is the leading cause of death among elders?
What is heart disease?
What type of diabetes is most common in older adults?
What is type 2
The risk of myocardial infarctions (MI’s) can be reduced when stopping what activity?
What is smoking
What is 75-84
What are 2 of the 4 leading causes of disability among elders?
What are obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and dementia
What are 2 of the 4 leading causes of death among elders?
What is heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, and chronic lower respiratory disease?
What are 2 risk factors regarding cancer?
What is advancing age, chronic inflammation, obesity, sunlight, alcohol consumption, and smoking/ tobacco use
What is 1 protective factor for dementia?
What is maintaining a healthy BMI or healthy APOE levels
What is the age range categorized under “oldest old?”
What is 85-99
Which disability category is most common?
What is household activity?
What is the most common cerebrovascular disease among elders?
What is stroke
What percentage of Americans have at least 1 of the 3 risk factors for heart disease?
What is 47%
What are 2 of the power 9 “aging well” secrets?
What is move naturally, purpose, downshift, 80% rule, plant slant, wine at 5, belong, loved ones first, and right tribe
What is centenarian
What percentage of older adults aged 65-79 have at least one self-care, household activity, or mobility disability?
What is 41%
What is the most common heart disease among elders?
What is coronary artery disease
Approximately what percentage of adults aged 85+ have dementia?
What is 35%
In women, what leads to a 30% decrease in mortality rate due to early detection?
What is regular breast cancer screenings